Botic van de Zandschulp’s reward for pulling off a shock win against Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters is a third-round match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo. The 29-year-old was only at the tournament as a lucky loser,

Five-time champ Novak Djokovic admits being below par in early exit at Indian Wells; loses 2-6, 6-3, 1-6 to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp

Novak Djokovic faced a surprising defeat at Indian Wells, losing to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round. The 24-time Grand Slam champion acknowledged his poor performance, citing difficulty adapting to the newly resurfaced courts.

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.

It was an unexpected result for Novak Djokovic, as the former World No. 1 fell to Botic van de Zandschulp in his 500th ATP Masters 1000 match.

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.