With 24 Grand Slam titles and the most weeks at No. 1 under his belt, Novak Djokovic has an immediate advantage against his opponents whenever he takes to the court. As one of the sport’s greatest players, Djokovic has an intimidation factor like no one else.
However, the current world No. 7 is starting to lose his locker room aura after a string of disappointing losses. Djokovic was dumped out in his opening match in Indian Wells on Saturday, suffering a 6-2 3-6 6-1 defeat to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp. Afterwards, Van de Zandschulp admitted it was easy to have “confidence” going into the match.
Novak Djokovic warned to watch out for rival who ‘disrespected’ him ahead of Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic warned to watch out for rival who ‘disrespected’ him ahead of Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic speaks out after being spotted limping in concerning footage
Novak Djokovic speaks out after being spotted limping in concerning footage
Novak Djokovic makes excuse for shock Indian Wells loss as he makes sad confession
Novak Djokovic makes excuse for shock Indian Wells loss as he makes sad confession
‘I played against Federer, Nadal and Djokovic – one commands more respect than the rest’
‘I played against Federer, Nadal and Djokovic – one commands more respect than the rest’
Emma Raducanu causing ‘outrage’ at Wimbledon as members complain about star’s behaviour
Emma Raducanu causing ‘outrage’ at Wimbledon as members complain about star’s behaviour
‘I’ve played against Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray – another star inspires me more’
‘I’ve played against Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray – another star inspires me more’
‘I’ve coached Jannik Sinner to No.1 but my most emotional moment was with another player’
‘I’ve coached Jannik Sinner to No.1 but my most emotional moment was with another player’
Joao Fonseca almost picked university over tennis until major moment changed his mind
Joao Fonseca almost picked university over tennis until major moment changed his mind
Andy Murray jets out to Indian Wells to join Novak Djokovic as pair make Miami call
Andy Murray jets out to Indian Wells to join Novak Djokovic as pair make Miami call
‘I beat Novak Djokovic in a final when I was 19, now everyone has forgotten about me’
‘I beat Novak Djokovic in a final when I was 19, now everyone has forgotten about me’
Danielle Collins prepares gift for Novak Djokovic as she continues tirade at Indian Wells
Danielle Collins prepares gift for Novak Djokovic as she continues tirade at Indian Wells
Iga Swiatek names tennis star who filled Rafael Nadal void after retirement
Iga Swiatek names tennis star who filled Rafael Nadal void after retirement
Wimbledon champion announces break from tennis as ‘struggling’ star issues statement
Wimbledon champion announces break from tennis as ‘struggling’ star issues statement
Andy Murray’s wife skived off school to watch him play tennis and got caught lying
Andy Murray’s wife skived off school to watch him play tennis and got caught lying
Novak Djokovic shares Andy Murray plan after Indian Wells exit as alarming admission made
Novak Djokovic shares Andy Murray plan after Indian Wells exit as alarming admission made
