WATCH: Novak Djokovic cries after losing to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio 2016

The Serb, who claimed bronze at the Beijing 2008 Games, lost the bronze medal match – to Del Potro – four years later in London.Novak Djokovic, Rio Video, Juan Martin del Potro, Rio Olympics 20916, Rio News

WATCH: Novak Djokovic cries after losing to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio 2016

New Delhi: Despite being the World No. 1 and one of the best tennis players ever, Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking defeat against Juan Martin del Potro in Rio Olympics 2016.

The 12-time Grand Slam champion lost 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2) in the first round of the biggest sporting extravaganza.

Soon after the match was over, Djokovic left the field in tears. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as Nole could not control his emotions.

The Serb, who claimed bronze at the Beijing 2008 Games, lost the bronze medal match – to Del Potro – four years later in London.Novak Djokovic, Rio Video, Juan Martin del Potro, Rio Olympics 20916, Rio News

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