\n<\/strong><\/p>\nNovak\u2019s potential opponents in the later stages of the tournament are:<\/p>\n
3rd round:<\/strong> Kevin Anderson (RSA, 14), Gael Monfils (FRA)
\nQuarter-finals:<\/strong> Tomas Berdych (CZE, 5), Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR, 17), Ernests Gulbis (LAT)
\nSemi-finals:<\/strong> Roger Federer (SUI, 4), Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA, 9), Fabio Fognini (ITA, 10)<\/p>\nRafael Nadal (ESP, 1), Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI, 3), David Ferrer (ESP, 6), Milos Raonic (CAN, 8), Grigor Dimitrov (BUL, 12)\u2026 are in the top half of the draw.<\/p>\n
The tournament begins on Sunday, April 13, and will be played until April 20.<\/p>\n
Last year Nole ended Nadal\u2019s reign in Monte Carlo (eight successive titles). He captured his first Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters title with a 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over the Spaniard in the final.<\/strong><\/p>\nThis will be Novak\u2019s eighth appearance at the Masters event (20-6 record).<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old Serb has a different approach to the clay-court season this year. Roland Garros remains very much his target, as the only major event he hasn\u2019t won, but he is determined to focus on the importance of the three upcoming ATP Masters 1000 clay-court tournaments and not get caught up in the quest to complete a career Grand Slam.<\/p>\n
“Last year, Roland Garros was more in my mind,\u201d<\/strong> Djokovic said in an interview at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. \u201cIt was in my thoughts constantly. I’m not saying it’s good or bad, and it doesn’t mean that this year I don’t want to win it. Of course I will put all my effort into it, but only when the time comes. Right now I want to dedicate my attention to Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome, three very big tournaments on clay. This is where I want to do well and eventually get myself in a very good position in terms of confidence for the French Open.\u201d<\/strong>
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