After securing his eighth career win over a Top 10 player by defeating Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells, Botic van de Zandschulp has picked the toughest victory among those against the Serbian, Rafael Nadal,

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, 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.

Amid fitness concerns, Novak Djokovic will begin campaign at Indian Wells Open 2025 against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Novak Djokovic lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands, the second straight year he lost to a "lucky loser"

Novak Djokovic was making all the right noises ahead of his opening match at the Indian Wells ATP Masters tournament, but he didn’t have any of the answers he needed on court as he slumped to a shock defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp.

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,