Novak Djokovic Stunned by the Happy Loser Botic Van de Zandschulp at Indian Wells | Tennis news
Novak Djokovic shocked Botic Van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian wells, while Srbica suffered an early exit in the hands of a happy loser in the second year in a row.
Djokovic fell on a happy loser Luc Nardi from Italy last year in the California desert, and history repeated the day after the top seed Alexander Zverev also came out.
After withdrawing from Australia, the loss in the introductory match at the Qatar Open and the amazing defeat of the Dutchman, Djokovic is now at a triple loss.
“You know, things are obviously different for me in the last few years,” said Djov “I struggled to play at the desired level.
“I have a few good tournaments from time to time, but mostly it’s really a challenge. It’s a fight for me.
“So, that’s what it is. I suppose nothing can prepare you for that moment, in a sense. You have to experience it and try to deal with it in the best possible way.”
Serbian went out to the apartment against the Lucky Loser tournament, who fully used a 24-put champion Grand Slam error to catch the first set.
Djokovic raised his level to grab another, but Van de Zandschulp, who lost to Matteo Gigante 7-5 6-0 in the last round of qualification, refused to withdraw, fled the decision to sell out the audience before.
This year, the Indian yells re -appeared to make them more in accordance with the terms of Miami Open and the US Open, and Djokovic said he was fighting to read the ball.
“Obviously there is no excuse for a bad performance,” he added. “It doesn’t feel great when you play on the field, but I congratulate the opponent. I suppose he is only a bad day in the office.
“I regret the level of tennis considering how I exercise these days.”
By discussing the court, he said: “The difference between the central court and other courts is immeasurable.
“The ball bounces on the central ground more than some of the highest clay courts, to be honest. She just struggled with it a lot. I couldn’t find a rhythm.”
Djokovic said he would have to talk to rival coach Andy Murray before he decided the next steps. Before his first match, he said that at the upcoming Miami Open he would play the second section of ‘Double Sunshine Double’.
“I still haven’t talked to Andy and the team, so I’ll do it and make a plan,” he said.
In WTA events, world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Played by American McCartney Kessler 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 with one interruption of service.
Sabalenka faces unsaid Italian Lucia bronzetti In the third round on Monday.
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