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Novak Djokovic Shocked by Lucky Loser: A Tennis Upset

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Novak Djokovic's shocking defeat by lucky loser Luca Nardi has left fans stunned. Find out what caused the meltdown!

Novak Djokovic faced a surprising defeat at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters, losing to the lowly-ranked Italian player Luca Nardi. The Serbian tennis star expressed disappointment in his performance, admitting, 'My level was really, really bad.' Nardi, ranked 123 in the world by the ATP, made history as the lowest-ranked player to defeat Djokovic at the ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level.

Luca Nardi, a 20-year-old lucky loser, shocked the tennis world by beating his boyhood idol Novak Djokovic. Nardi described the victory as 'crazy' and unexpected, having qualified for the match as a lucky loser. Djokovic's unexpected exit from Indian Wells left fans and analysts speculating on the reasons behind the meltdown.

The defeat marked a significant moment in Djokovic's career, highlighting the unpredictability of sports and the rise of emerging talents like Luca Nardi. Despite the loss, Djokovic's legacy as a 24-time Grand Slam champion remains intact, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of defeat.

In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic's defeat by Luca Nardi at Indian Wells stirred discussions on the dynamic nature of tennis and the emergence of new talents challenging established champions. The upset served as a reminder that in sports, anything can happen, adding excitement and intrigue to the tennis world.

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Novak Djokovic: 'My level was really, really bad' | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Djokovic: 'My level was really, really bad'. Serbian lost to World No. 123 Nardi in Indian Wells. March 12, 2024. Novak Djokovic was competing for the first ...

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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood tennis idol Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells (Aljazeera.com)

Nardi said it was 'crazy' that he beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion after qualifying for the match as a lucky loser.

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Novak Djokovic out of Indian Wells in Nardi upset | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Top seed Novak Djokovic was sent crashing out of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Monday, losing in three sets to lowly-ranked Italian Luca Nardi.

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Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic knocked out by world No 123 Luca ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic is beaten by lucky loser Luca Nardi, while Daniil Medvedev advances and Emma Navarro beats Elina Svitolina; watch Indian Wells live on Sky ...

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Novak Djokovic crashes out of Indian Wells in shock defeat to player ... (The Independent)

The Italian is the lowest-ranked player to beat the world number one at ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level.

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Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic knocked out by lucky loser Luca Nardi (BBC News)

World number one Novak Djokovic is beaten by 20-year-old lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round at Indian Wells.

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Can YOU work out what caused this Novak Djokovic meltdown? 24 ... (Daily Mail)

Ranked 123 in the world by the ATP, Nardi is the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic at the ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level, the Italian coming out ...

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Outsider Luca Nardi stuns Novak Djokovic with Indian Wells victory (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic has been dumped out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by the lucky loser Luca Nardi while Gaël Monfils fought back to eliminate Cameron ...

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'My level was really, really bad': Novak Djokovic stunned by 'lucky ... (CNN)

Novak Djokovic was stunned by world No. 123 Luca Nardi in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Monday as the Italian secured a ...

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Novak Djokovic left furious after umpire row in shock Indian Wells ... (The Independent)

Novak Djokovic had a heated exchange with the umpire during his match with Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.

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Novak Djokovic in unfamiliar territory after 'really, really bad' return to ... (The National)

World No 1 was defeated in the third round by lucky loser Luca Nardi and is still without a title this season.

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Novak Djokovic gets no sympathy from umpire after controversial ... (MARCA.com)

Novak Djokovic suffered arguably the worst defeat of his career at Indian Wells, but it was his reaction to a controversial moment in the match that was the ...

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Luca Nardi defeats Novak Djokovic: Teachable moments from a ... (Tennis Magazine)

Let's not read too much into the 123rd-ranked lucky loser's upset of the all-time men's Grand Slam singles champion. Novak Djokovic found himself in the wrong ...

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'A new low': Djoker's 'appalling' post-match act called out after ... (Fox Sports)

Novak Djokovic just couldn't keep his emotions in check after suffering a complete meltdown during his round of 32 loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.

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Djokovic left vexed, argues with umpire for hindrance call in Indian ... (Hindustan Times)

The loss left Novak Djokovic trophyless in 2024, having earlier suffered a semifinal loss to eventual champion Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open in ...

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