Novak Djokovic is shocked by Botić Van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian wells, because Serbian suffered an early way out in the hands of a happy loss on the second consecutive year.
Djokovic fell on Lucky Loser Luca Nardi from Italy in California Street last year and history was repeated on the day after superior seeds Aleksandar Zverev He also went out.
After the withdrawal from Australia, his loss in the introductory match in Qatar was opened by his stunning defeat of the Dutchman, Djokovic is now three matches that lost a three-match stripe.
“You know, things are obviously different for me for the last few years,” said Đovokić, who hit only 16 winners of 37 unseasoned mistakes. “I fought to play at the desired level.
“Everyone now and then I have a few good tournaments, but it is mostly really challenge. It is a struggle for me.
“So that’s what you are. I guess nothing can prepare you for that moment, in a certain sense. You have to experience it and try to deal with her in the best possible way.”
Serbian went out on the apartment against the Lucky Luka Loser tournament, which fully used the blizzard of the 24-period Grand Slam Champion to record the first set.
Djokovic raised his level to catch another, but Van de Zandschulp, who lost Matteo Gigante 7-5 6-0 in the final round of qualifications, refused to give up, running the decisions before the audience was sold out.
This year, the conscripts of Indian Vells are more in line with the conditions in Open Now in Miami and Outdoor and Djokovic, and Djokovic said he was fighting to read the bouncing balls.
“Obviously not to excuse for bad performance,” he added. “It doesn’t feel great when you play in court this time, but I congratulate my opponent. Just a bad day in the office, I guess about me.
“I regret the level of tennis considering how I exercise these days.”
Discussing the Court, he said, “The difference between the center and other courts is huge.
“The ball jumps to the center of the court higher than some highest clay courts, to be honest. I just fought a lot with it. I can’t find a beat.”
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Djokovic enjoys his relationship with Murrai, saying the couple still meet in a different way and hopes that his new coach will still in the role until Vimbledon
Djokovic said he would have to talk to Rivala Coach Andy Murrai before deciding the following steps. Before his first match, he said he would play the second leg “Sunshine double” at the upcoming Miami open.
“I still haven’t talked to Andy and the team, so he will do it and make a plan,” he said.
In the VTA event, world no. 1 Arina Sabalenka Ivice American McCartney Kessler 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 with one pause serves.
Sabalenka is facing undressed Italian Lucia Bronzetti in the third round on Monday.
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