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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 21: David Goffin of Belgium shakes hands at the net after his three set victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their quarter final round match on day six of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on April 21, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 21: David Goffin of Belgium shakes hands at the net after his three set victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their quarter final round match on day six of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on April 21, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Monte Carlo Masters 2017: Novak Djokovic Upset by David Goffin

Rob BlanchetteApr 21, 2017

David Goffin scored one of the biggest wins of his career as he defeated Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the 2017 Monte Carlo Masters on Friday.

The Serbian's recent form once again failed him as he was beaten in three sets,ย 6-2, 3-6, 7-5.

Rafael Nadal cruised past unseeded Diego Schwartzman in their last-eight contest, winning 6-4, 6-4.

Albert Ramos-Vinolas and Lucas Pouilleย also progressed to the last four as they defeatedย Marin Cilic andย Pablo Cuevas,ย respectively.

Here are Friday's last-eight results:

ResultScore
(15) Albert Ramos-Vinolas bt. (5) Marin Cilic6-2 6-7(5) 6-2
(11) Lucas Pouille bt. (16) Pablo Cuevas6-0 3-6 7-5
(10) David Goffin bt. (2) Novak Djokovic6-2 3-6 7-5
(4) Rafael Nadal bt. Diego Schwartzman6-4, 6-4

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 21: David Goffin of Belgium celebrates match point against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their quarter final round match on day six of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on April 21, 2017 in Monte-Carlo,
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It was a bad day at the office forย Djokovic as the Serbian legend was comprehensively beaten by his younger opponent.

Goffin gave one of the performances of his life as he defeated the world No. 2 for the first time.

Djokovic struggled in previous rounds againstย Gilles Simon and Pablo Carreno Busta, and he could not raise his game against the plucky Belgian.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic congratulates Belgium's David Goffin (front) at the end of their tennis match during the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament, on April 21, 2017 in Monaco. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HA
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Theย 12-time Grand Slam champion lost his serve in the opening game of the first set, and Goffin kept his foot on the gas.

The world No. 13 raced to a 4-1 lead and captured the opening set in only 31 minutes.

Djokovic rallied in the second set, breaking Goffin's serve early on, but the Belgian saved two set points as the Serbian limped forward. The icon finally took the second set to even the match, butย Djokovic was second best in the third set, losing 7-5.

Tennis TV provided the winning moment as Goffin took the final set:

Goffin has climbed the world rankings in recent months, but his win againstย Djokovic could prove to be a breakthrough moment for his wider career.

Nadal was convincing as he skipped pastย Schwartzman, claiming a simple straight-sets victory, 6-4, 6-4.

The 30-year-old Spaniard was ruthless against his Argentinian opponent, taking both sets with consummate ease.

The superstar will now be favourite to win the competition after Djokovic's exit, but Goffin has proved he has the taste and talent to defeat the biggest names.

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