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Novak Djokovic Upset by World No. 123 Luca Nardi in Shocking Defeat

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Novak Djokovic crashes out to the lowest-ranked player, Luca Nardi, causing a major upset in the tennis world!

Novak Djokovic, the tennis titan, faced a stunning defeat at Indian Wells to the underdog, world number 123 Luca Nardi. Nardi, a lucky loser in the tournament, achieved the unthinkable by defeating the 24-time Grand Slam champion, leaving Djokovic and the tennis community in shock. This unexpected victory marks one of the biggest upsets in recent tennis history, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sport.

The Italian sensation, Luca Nardi, revealed his disbelief at beating his childhood idol, Novak Djokovic, in a post-match interview. Nardi expressed his astonishment at defeating such a prominent figure in the tennis world and characterized the win as 'crazy.' This win not only propels Nardi into the spotlight but also establishes him as a formidable force to be reckoned with on the court.

Novak Djokovic's unexpected loss adds a twist to the tennis season, showing that even the best can falter against determined opponents. His frustration and surprise at his own performance further underscore the competitive and unpredictable nature of professional tennis. This defeat will undoubtedly serve as a motivator for Djokovic to come back stronger and reclaim his dominance in the sport.

In a dramatic turn of events, Novak Djokovic's heated exchange with the umpire during the match added another layer of tension to the already captivating encounter with Luca Nardi. This incident further magnifies the intensity of the match and showcases the emotional rollercoaster that top-level tennis can be. As Djokovic navigates this unexpected setback, the tennis world eagerly anticipates his response and how he will bounce back from this surprising defeat.

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Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi (BreakingNews.ie)

The Italian is the lowest-ranked player to beat the world number one at ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level.

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Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic knocked out by world No 123 Luca ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic is beaten by lucky loser Luca Nardi, while Daniil Medvedev advances and Emma Navarro beats Elina Svitolina; watch Indian Wells live on Sky ...

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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood tennis idol Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells (Aljazeera.com)

Nardi said it was 'crazy' that he beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion after qualifying for the match as a lucky loser.

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'My level was really, really bad': Novak Djokovic stunned by 'lucky ... (CNN)

Novak Djokovic was stunned by world No. 123 Luca Nardi in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Monday as the Italian secured a ...

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Novak Djokovic: 'My level was really, really bad' | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

For the second time this season, Novak Djokovic was left frustrated and surprised by his performance after he suffered a shock third-round defeat to World ...

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Outsider Luca Nardi stuns Novak Djokovic with Indian Wells victory (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic has been dumped out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by the lucky loser Luca Nardi while Gaรซl Monfils fought back to eliminate Cameron ...

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Luca Nardi, 20, upsets Novak Djokovic at BNP Paribas Open at ... (The Athletic)

Nardi has a poster of Djokovic on his bedroom wall at home. He has no plans to take it down.

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Novak Djokovic left furious after umpire row in shock Indian Wells ... (The Independent)

Novak Djokovic had a heated exchange with the umpire during his match with Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.

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Novak Djokovic gets no sympathy from umpire after controversial ... (MARCA.com)

Novak Djokovic suffered arguably the worst defeat of his career at Indian Wells, but it was his reaction to a controversial moment in the match that was the ...

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Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi at ... (The Irish Times)

The 20-year-old stunned the world number one, becoming lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic at ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level.

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Novak Djokovic: Are 2024 early-season results a blip or bigger issue ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Novak Djokovic is yet to win a title in 2024 and was shocked at Indian Wells by Luca Nardi. What to make of the world No. 1's start to the season?

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