sport news Novak Djokovic brushes off concerns after the Serbian star was seen shaking ... trends now Novak Djokovic secured a straight sets victory over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti The world number one admitted he had to suffer to see off his opponent Djokovic is bidding to win the clay court event for the first time since 2015 By Michael Pavitt Published: 17:08 BST, 11 April 2024 | Updated: 17:08 BST, 11 April 2024 Viewcomments Novak Djokovic has brushed off concerns after he was seen shaking during his third round match at the Monte Carlo Masters before securing a straight sets win over Lorenzo Musetti. The 36-year-old was seen shaking during a changeover during the match with the Italian, who had beaten him at the same stage of the tournament last year. Djokovic was seen putting a towel to his face amid the warm conditions in Monaco. The world number one eventually emerged as a 7-5, 6-3 winner and was asked post-match about whether he had suffered during the victory and what pleasure he took. 'Pleasure in suffering I guess, that’s what clay gives you,' Djokovic said. Novak Djokovic was visibly shaking during the changeover in his match against Musetti.A bit worrying. Hopefully it’s not a sign of something more serious.???? pic.twitter.com/G2pQvVCAGK — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 11, 2024 Novak Djokovic admitted he was forced to suffer to beat Lorenzo Musetti in Monte-Carlo Djokboic had been seen shaking during a changeover but ultimately secured a straight set win The Serbian star will face Australia's Alex De Minaur in the quarter-final stage on Monte-Carlo The 24-time Grand Slam champion was forced to come from a game down on route to winning the opening set, before clashing with the crowd. Djokovic had contested a line call during the set leading to boos from the crowd. The 36-year-old responded by orchestrating the crowd as they jeered, before breaking serve to level the score. 'They’re doing me a favour,' Djokovic said post-match. The more they cheer against me, the better for me. 'They wake something in me that they perhaps don’t want to see, a winner.' Djokovic is bidding for a third Monte-Carlo Masters title, which would mean the Serbian would have won each ATP Masters 1000 event on three occasions. The world number one has failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals at the event since his last victory nine years ago. Djokovic will face Australia's Alex de Minaur on Friday as he bids to reach the semi-finals. Novak Djokovic Share or comment on this article: Novak Djokovic brushes off concerns after the Serbian star was seen shaking before beating Lorenzo Musetti... as the world No 1 clashes with the Monte-Carlo Masters crowd All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility