In a surprising turn of events at the BNP Paribas Open, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic was defeated by tournament lucky loser Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round. Djokovic struggled early on, accumulating 14 unforced errors and dropping the first set 6-2. Although he managed to take the second set 3-6, he could not maintain momentum and lost decisively in the third set. This early exit follows a similar upset from the previous year, marking a concerning trend for the veteran player returning from injury.
Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, suffering an early exit for the second consecutive year.
Djokovic suffered a poor start with 14 unforced errors, but attempted a comeback in the second set before ultimately being overwhelmed in the deciding set.
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