Djokovic, Indian Wells and Novak

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.
'They’re bouncy': Ben Shelton agrees with Djokovic on Indian Wells court changes
Ben Shelton has shared his thoughts on the Indian Wells courts following a change in surface material. The American agreed with Novak Djokovic’s assessment after tournament organisers decided to switch materials for the first time in 25 years.
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
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.
This was Novak Djokovic’s excuse for his shocking Indian Wells exit
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising exit from the Indian Wells tournament on Saturday, falling in three sets to world No. 85 Botic van de Zandschulp.  The
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.
'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.
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.
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’m ‘struggling’ admits Novak Djokovic after shock exit at Indian Wells
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'No excuse' for Indian Wells defeat - Djokovic
World No.7 Novak Djokovic admits that playing tennis is a real 'challenge and struggle' for him at the moment.
Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Paul advance at Indian Wells; Tiafoe out
Stefanos Tsitsipas showed off his impressive athleticism and defense in defeating Matteo Berrettini on Sunday at Indian Wells ...
Yosuke Watanuki steals the show at Indian Wells with tennis and sportsmanship
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Japan's Yosuke Watanuki makes Indian Wells history with Frances Tiafoe upset
With several top seeds ousted, the men's draw has a lot of open paths to the second weekend. Who will take advantage?
Novak Djokovic makes excuse for shock Indian Wells loss as he issues sad confession
Djokovic is still looking to claim his elusive 25th Grand Slam, which would make him the most successful tennis player - male ...
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Ben Shelton sends a warning to all his rivals at Indian Wells
One of the first names that come to mind is that of Shelton, who started his run in the first Masters 1000 of the season ...
Alexander Zverev after Indian Wells upset: "I'm playing terrible"
Since then, Zverev has suffered early exits to much-lower ranked players in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco, and now Indian Wells. On Friday afternoon, Tallon Griekspoor defeated Zverev in a ...
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For Palisades High School players affected by wildfires, “the tennis court has always been home”
Each year, the team travels from Los Angeles to Indian Wells. This year, the trip took on a whole other meaning.