The Indian Wells Masters saw a huge shock as Novak Djokovic was surprised by World No. 85 Botic Van De Zandschulp in the opening round. The Dutchman beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to blow the bottom half of the draw entirely open.

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'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, 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.

There is no doubt that Jack Draper is one of the most in-shape players on the ATP tour at the start of the season. Despite having some physical problems that affected his preparation during the winter,

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,

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.

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,

Novak Djokovic, a five-time champion at Indian Wells, was defeated in his opener by Dutch lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp. The Serbian star struggled with 37 unforced errors and acknowledged the challenges he faces at 37.

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,