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Eva Geitheim

Novak Djokovic Has Honest Reaction After Surprising Early Exit From Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic runs down a shot in his match against Botic Van De Zandschulp during Round 2 of the BNP Paribas Open. | Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Novak Djokovic surprisingly fell to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open. Djokovic has now lost to two straight lucky losers in Indian Wells. Djokovic has also lost consecutive matches since injuring his hamstring during the Australian Open in January.

"Obviously, no excuses for a poor performance," Djokovic said, via Andrew John of the Palm Springs Desert Sun. "Just it doesn't feel great when you play this way on the court, but congratulations to my opponent. You know, just a bad day in the office, I guess, for me."

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