Follow usIn a stunning upset at Indian Wells, world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 defeat at the hands of lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round on Monday. For the 20-year-old Italian, who ranks 123rd in the world, this victory over his idol Djokovic was nothing short of a “miracle.” Displaying immense joy, Nardi dropped his racket and covered his face after delivering an ace to secure the win.
This unexpected loss marks the end of Djokovic’s quest for a record sixth title at the California desert tournament. Nardi, who entered the main draw only after Tomas Etcheverry withdrew due to injury, expressed his disbelief at the accomplishment. “I’m a 20-year-old guy, 100 in the world, and I beat Novak. Crazy. Just crazy,” said Nardi.
In a captivating performance, Nardi took an early lead in the match, breaking Djokovic with a well-executed forehand. Despite Djokovic’s efforts to level the contest, Nardi remained resilient. A crucial break in the decider, where Nardi hit a backhand that Djokovic couldn’t return, secured a 4-2 advantage and ultimately led to the upset. Nardi is now set to face American Tommy Paul in the next round.
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