Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp scored a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win over 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open 2025 on Saturday, March 8.

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.

On the latest edition of the 'Nothing Major' podcast, former American ace John Isner analyzed the Spaniard's chances in California this year: "I think Carlos is the big favorite in this edition as well. He won this tournament two years in a row, and the surface favors his game, despite the organizers deciding to change it this year.

Amid fitness concerns, Novak Djokovic will begin campaign at Indian Wells Open 2025 against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

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It was an unexpected result for Novak Djokovic, as the former World No. 1 fell to Botic van de Zandschulp in his 500th ATP Masters 1000 match.

Djokovic's loss is a boost for Aussie star Alex de Minaur, who is looking to surge back up the rankings after recently falling from World No.6 to No.10. De Minaur made the fourth round at Indian Wells in 2024, meaning anything better than that in 2025 will see him rise in the rankings.