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Luca Nardi Upsets Novak Djokovic At BNP Paribas Open

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, walks off the court after being upset by Luca Nardi, of Italy, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Monday, March 11, 2024, in Indian Wells, Calif. Nardi won 6-4, 3-6,

Italian tennis player Luca Nardi caused a major upset at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by defeating top-seeded Novak Djokovic in a thrilling third-round match. Ranked No. 123, the 20-year-old Nardi displayed a combination of composure and power to secure a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over the world No. 1 player.

Nardi's victory was sealed with an ace, prompting a jubilant reaction from the young player who described the win as a 'miracle' in a post-match interview. Despite being a 'lucky loser' entry into the tournament, Nardi's performance was nothing short of exceptional as he outplayed Djokovic with his aggressive and skillful play.

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