MADRID — For Novak Djokovic, the former world No. 1 and 12-time Grand Slam champion, returning to the top continues to be a long and winding road.
On Wednesday, Djokovic lost in the second round of the Madrid Open to Kyle Edmund of Britain, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Edmund had not won a set against Djokovic in three previous matches.
The defeat was particularly disappointing for Djokovic after he had a confidence-building start to the Madrid tournament, beating Kei Nishikori in straight sets in the first round on Monday.