Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp

Novak Djokovic stunned by Botic van de Zandschulp at Indian Wells, marking his third consecutive defeat
There was a time, not so long ago, when Novak Djokovic lost so rarely that it seemed the tennis world wobbled on its axis every time he did, shaking with the shock of it all.
Novak Djokovic suffers another Indian Wells upset after defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Novak Djokovic came to California with big plans and high hopes. He would play the so-called Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami for the first time in seven years, hopefully to have some success after a solid few weeks of practice.
Novak Djokovic Blames New Indian Wells Courts For Poor Performance
Novak Djokovic has criticized the Indian Wells playing conditions in light of his unexpected ouster from the competition. The Serbian rising star was shocked to lose to world No. 85 Botic van de Zandschulp 2-6,
Novak Djokovic explains Indian Wells struggles: 'Ball was bouncing like on clay'
Novak Djokovic experienced an early Indian Wells loss for the second straight year. The five-time champion faced a lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round and suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss in two hours and one minute.
Novak Djokovic slams Indian Wells over 'immense' issue after crashing out
Novak Djokovic was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday and the Serbian was not happy with the court surfaces.
"I regret…": Novak Djokovic fuels retirement rumors after shocking Indian Wells Masters defeat
Novak Djokovic’s shocking defeat at Indian Wells sparks retirement rumors. Discover the candid reflections from the tennis legend after a surprising loss.
Novak Djokovic played like a mortal in Indian Wells loss—and sounded like one afterwards
Djokovic hit 15 winners, made 37 unforced errors, and won just seven of those 24 points on his second serve. Van de Zandschulp had his way in the neutral rallies. Does any of this have to do with a new, possibly more conservative approach that his coach, Andy Murray, has recommended? We’ll need to see more from them before making that judgment.
Jack Draper agrees with Novak Djokovic on Indian Wells courts
At the Indian Wells Masters 1000, Draper extinguished the ambitions of young Brazilian star Joao Fonseca and then eliminated American ace Jenson Brooksby yesterday. As everyone knows, conditions are not easy in California due to the wind and the organizers' decision to change surface after 25 years.
Dmitry Tursunov analyzes Novak Djokovic's shocking elimination at Indian Wells
Almost no one expected that Novak Djokovic's run at Indian Wells would end as early as the second round. It is true that the former world number 1 had never shone in California in recent years and was defeated by Luca Nardi in the last edition, but this time he seemed more ready and motivated to try to lift his sixth trophy here.
Novak Djokovic upset by Botic Van De Zandschulp at Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic, who was ousted in the third round last year, fell 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic may have played his last match at Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic's start to the season has been very different from expectations. It is true that the Serbian legend reached the semifinals at the 2025 Australian Open – after achieving a titanic feat against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals – but he had a new injury that forced him to retire during his match against Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic Upset by Botic van de Zandschulp in 2nd Round of Indian Wells Bracket
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