It was an unexpected result for Novak Djokovic, as the former World No. 1 fell to Botic van de Zandschulp in his 500th ATP Masters 1000 match.
Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp scored a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win over 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open 2025 on Saturday, March 8.
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Djokovic crashes out of Indian Wells opener
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp. With his eighth victory over a top-10 opponent,
Nick Kyrgios won't face Novak Djokovic at the BNP Paribas Open after all. Kyrgios retired from his first round match with Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands, due to injury, on Thursday night.
The Serbian Novak Djokovic was at the losing end after 85th seeded Botic van de Zandschulp knocked the seventh seed out of the prestigious Indian Wells tournament.
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Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced.