Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 tennis player, faced an unexpected defeat at the Indian Wells tournament, losing to world No. 123 Luca Nardi. Djokovic, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, expressed disappointment in his performance, acknowledging Nardi's strong play and his own subpar level during the match.
This marked Djokovic's return to competition since his semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open earlier in the year. Despite his recent setback, Djokovic boasts an impressive record of winning three out of the four major Grand Slam tournaments in 2023, bringing his total Grand Slam titles to 24.
Following his defeat at Indian Wells, Djokovic has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Miami Open, citing the need to regroup and refocus. This means that Djokovic will not be participating in the 'Sunshine Swing' this year, missing out on the chance to compete in both Indian Wells and Miami.
The next major tournament on the tennis calendar is the French Open, scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 9. Djokovic will likely be looking to bounce back and continue his pursuit of adding to his impressive Grand Slam tally at Roland Garros.
