Novak Djokovic slams Indian Wells over 'immense' issue

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 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.
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.
‘Things are different’ says Novak Djokovic after another early exit at Indian Wells
Djokovic had 37 unforced errors in a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat by Dutch lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through
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 as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced.
Novak Djokovic explains "immense" difference between courts at Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic appears amused by the crowd’s reaction of his hat turned sideways to help see in the late afternoon sunlight during his match against Botic Van De Zandschulp during Round 2 of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., March 8, 2025. / Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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.
Novak Djokovic suffers shock exit at Indian Wells, Carlos Alcaraz advances
Novak Djokovic's unexpected defeat at the Indian Wells ATP Masters by Botic van de Zandschulp was marked by 37 unforced errors. However, Carlos Alcaraz and Madison Keys began their campaigns with wins,
'Things are different' Djokovic says after another early exit at Indian Wells
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out in his Indian Wells ATP Masters opener on Saturday, just the latest proof that "things are different" now for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.Asked if any physical problem hindered him on Saturday,
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,
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.
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