Van de Zandschulp broke Djokovic early in the first set when the Serbian clobbered an approach shot wide, and subsequently raced to a 5-1 lead, losing just two points on serve during that time.

Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the Indian Wells Open to Botic van de Zandschulp in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, on Saturday. The 37-year-old Djokovic is a five-time Indian Wells champion ...

Botic Van De Zandschulp hits a shot during his match against Novak Djokovic in Round 2 during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., March 8, 2025.

But the 37-year-old’s surprise 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss on Saturday to Botic van de Zandschulp at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells marked his third consecutive defeat, the first time since 2018 ...