There was a time, not so long ago, when Novak Djokovic lost so rarely that it seemed the tennis world wobbled on its axis every time he did, shaking with the shock of it all.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Novak Djokovic came to California with big plans and high hopes. He would play the so-called Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami for the first time in seven years, hopefully to have some success after a solid few weeks of practice.

Novak Djokovic suffered his third straight defeat, losing to Botic van de Zandschulp at the Indian Wells. House Unveils Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Botic van de Zandschlup is now only the third lucky loser to defeat Novak Djokovic in the latter's career at ATP level, after Lorenzo Sonego and Luca Nardi, who also achieved the feat at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

Novak Djokovic experienced an early Indian Wells loss for the second straight year. The five-time champion faced a lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round and suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss in two hours and one minute.

Novak Djokovic great came out flat against Botic van de Zandschulp, who took full advantage of a blizzard of errors from the 24-time Grand Slam champion to secure a big win.

Novak Djokovic, who was ousted in the third round last year, fell 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.

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