Djokovic and Zverev Suffer Early Exits at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, two of tennis' biggest names, were upset in shocking second-round defeats at the BNP Paribas Open.

Novak Djokovic, a five-time Indian Wells champion, lost to world No. 85 Botic van de Zandschulp in a three-set match, marking his third consecutive ATP Tour defeat.
Djokovic's struggles included 37 unforced errors, with the Dutch player capitalizing on his mistakes to secure a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory.
Alexander Zverev, the tournament's top seed, was defeated by world No. 43 Tallon Griekspoor in a marathon 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4) match lasting over three hours.
Zverev, who has faced a dip in form since his Australian Open final appearance, failed to serve out the match in the second set and squandered multiple opportunities in the third.
Both losses highlight challenges for Djokovic and Zverev, with Djokovic seeking consistency outside Grand Slams and Zverev admitting to poor form despite opportunities to ascend the ATP rankings.