Novak Djokovic shocked in the second round of the Indian Wells of Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6: 1 when the Serbian suffered an early exit from a happy loser for a second year in a row.
Djokovic fell on the happy loser Luca Nardi from Italy in the California desert last year and the story repeated itself a day after the top seeds Alexander Zverev went out too.
After retiring from Australia, his defeat in the opening game at Katar Open and his breathtaking defeat against the Dutchman, Djokovic is now on a defeat of three games.
“You know that things have been different for me in recent years,” said Djovokic, who only hit 16 winners for 37 casual errors. “I have problems playing at the desired level.
“Every now and then I have a few good tournaments, but mostly it’s really a challenge. It’s a fight for me.
“So it is what it is. I think nothing can prepare you for this moment in a sense. You have to experience it and try to deal with it as best as possible.”
The Serbian came against the tournament Lucky Loser, who exploited a snowstorm of mistakes from the 24-time Grand Slam champion to conquer the first set.
Djokovic increased his level to get the second, but Van de Zandschulp, who lost in the last qualification round against Matteo Gigante 7-5 6: 0, refused to withdraw and run away with the determination in front of the sold-out audience.
The Indian Wells Courts were reappeared this year in order to design them more with the conditions of the Miami Open and US Open, and Djokovic said he tried to read the ball of the ball.
“Obviously no excuses for poor performance,” he added. “It doesn’t feel good when you play on the square, but congratulations on my opponent. Only a bad day in the office, I think for myself.
“I regret the degree of tennis in view of the fact that I practice today.”
He discussed the court and said: “The difference between the center court and the other courts is immense.
“The ball jumps higher than some of the highest clay dishes on the Center Court to be honest. I only had a lot to fight with it. I couldn’t find the rhythm.”
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Djokovic enjoys his relationship with Murray and says that she is still getting to know herself in a different way and hopes that his new coach will continue the role to Wimbledon
Djokovic said he had to speak to the competing, Scottish Andy Murray before deciding the next steps. Before his first match, he said he would play the second stage of the “Sunshine Double” at the coming Miami Open.
“I still haven’t spoken to Andy and the team, so I’ll do it and do a plan,” he said.
Top -seed -sabalenka tested
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Highlights by Aryna Sabalenka against McCartney Kessler in Indian Wells
In the WTA event, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka The American McCartney Kessler 7-6 (7-4) 6-3.
The Belarus was fully over its impressive surcharge and never stood with a break, while it crushed six aces and won 90 percent of their first service points.
She sealed the victory with two skillful backhand palks on the Match Point to meet an Italian not trendy Lucia Bronzetti In the third round on Monday.
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