Novak Djokovic lived a loss of early Indian wells for the second straight year. Five-time champions faced a lucky loser in the second round, Botik Van de Zandschulp encountered and suffered two hours and 6-2, 6-1 in a minute.
Thus, the Great Winner defeated the third defeat 24 times, and extended the poor in the desert since 2017. Novak did not seek excuses for a bad day in bad performance and office.
However, he explained what worries him in the stadium. Djokovic stressed the difference between the main trial and small ones. It also reflects the ball leap in which he struggles.
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The legendary 16 wins and 37 empty unloading mistakes, three and three played silently. He did not only hit 13 service winners and did not match the opponent’s pace. Novak played against eight break points and served five times.
Van de Zandschulp, 21 points scored 21 points. 1 and made the difference behind the second service. Dutch 26 winners and 25 untreated mistakes, unlike the beautiful and server, placed the circumstances.
The opener served a good servant in the botoda and had a double break in 18 minutes. He closed a grip in eight games and won early push. Novak raised the level in the second set, fired a front winner in two ports and 6-3 in nine games.
Instead, the veteran lost his place again. Van de Zandschulp, in the end of five games, moving on the top and won a remarkable victory.
“There is always one thing, but I don’t want to discuss it. It should not be an excuse for weak performance. It does not feel very good to compete, but it was a bad day for me after doing well these days.
To be honest, the difference between the Central Court and the little ones is very large. The ball leaps higher than many clay courts. This was fighting and moved me away from the rhythm he wanted, “said Novak Djokovic.
