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Novak Djokovic Shocked by Lucky Loser: Tennis Upset at Indian Wells

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Find out how world No. 123 Luca Nardi stunned Novak Djokovic at the BNP Paribas Open!

Novak Djokovic, the famed tennis star, experienced a shocking upset at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells when world No. 123 Luca Nardi defeated him in the third round. Djokovic, known for his exceptional skills, expressed disappointment in his performance, admitting that his level was 'really, really bad.' The young Italian player, Luca Nardi, who idolizes Djokovic, emerged as the unexpected victor, leaving Djokovic and fans stunned.

Nardi's victory over Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, was deemed 'crazy' by the Italian player himself, who qualified for the match as a lucky loser. While Djokovic faced frustration and surprise at the defeat, Nardi celebrated his remarkable win, holding no plans to take down the poster of his idol from his bedroom wall. The match point, where Nardi smashed an ace past Djokovic, marked the end of Djokovic's journey at Indian Wells, with the lucky loser claiming a memorable victory.

The shocking outcome of Novak Djokovic's match with Luca Nardi at Indian Wells stirred a wave of reactions in the tennis world, with Nardi's unlikely triumph becoming a topic of intense discussion. As Djokovic exited the tournament, the spotlight shifted to the rising star Nardi, who showcased his potential on the court. The upset not only highlighted the unpredictability of tennis but also underscored the determination and talent of emerging players like Nardi.

In the aftermath of his defeat at Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic faced further frustration during his match with Luca Nardi, engaging in a heated exchange with the umpire. Despite the loss, Djokovic's competitive spirit shone through, reflecting his relentless pursuit of excellence in the sport. As Nardi's victory continues to reverberate in the tennis world, the unexpected turn of events at Indian Wells serves as a reminder of the thrilling and unpredictable nature of professional tennis.

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

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

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

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Luca Nardi, 20, upsets Novak Djokovic at BNP Paribas Open at ... (The Athletic)

Nardi has a poster of Djokovic on his bedroom wall at home. He has no plans to take it down.

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

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Tennis: No. 123 Luca Nardi upsets No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Indian ... (UPI.com)

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Novak Djokovic dumped out of Indian Wells by world No 123 in ... (Yahoo Sports)

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by lucky loser and world No 123 Luca Nardi.

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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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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood idol and top-ranked Novak Djokovic at ... (The Hindu)

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Absolute stunner! Luca Nardi, ranked No. 123 in the world, knocks ... (The Desert Sun)

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

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Lucky loser Luca Nardi stuns boyhood idol and top-ranked Novak ... (Tennis Magazine)

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123rd-ranked Luca Nardi stuns Novak Djokovic in shock defeat (Macau News)

The young Italian becomes the lowest ranked tennis player to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion, clinching a third-round victory 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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