
Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic slumps to yet another first-round exit after shock defeat
India TodayNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Indian Wells 2025 after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in three sets. Van de Zandschulp, who beat Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open and Rafael Nadal in the Davis Cup last time, now got the better of the 24-time Grand Slam champion after winning the first round match 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. The Moment the upset was complete @Boticvdz stuns Novak Djokovic 6-2 3-6 6-1 in Indian Wells #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/JyXnqvmSf0Tennis TV March 9, 2025 ‘Struggle with bounce’ This year, the Indian Wells courts were resurfaced to better align with the conditions at the Miami Open and US Open. Djokovic went into the Indian Wells with the hope of winning the ‘Sunshine Double’ for the fifth time, but his dream ended in the first round of the Indian Wells.
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