Novak Djokovic

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Unranked Underdog Defeats Tennis Titan Djokovic: The Luca Nardi Upset

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Italian up-and-comer Luca Nardi shocks the world as he beats Novak Djokovic, the tennis superstar, in a thrilling match at Indian Wells. Read more about this unprecedented upset!

Italian tennis sensation Luca Nardi made headlines by achieving a historic victory over the legendary Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells tournament. Ranked at No. 123 in the world, Nardi defied the odds and stunned fans around the globe by defeating the reigning champion and world No. 1 in a gripping match. Djokovic, known for his dominance on the court, was outshined by the young and determined Nardi, who displayed exceptional skill and resilience throughout the intense battle.

The unexpected triumph of Nardi marks a significant moment in tennis history, as he becomes the lowest-ranked player ever to defeat Djokovic at Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level. The 20-year-old's meteoric rise and the sheer magnitude of his victory against a tennis titan like Djokovic have left fans and experts in awe of his potential and talent. Nardi's fearless performance and unwavering determination have certainly cemented his place as a rising star in the tennis world.

In a post-match interview, Djokovic expressed his disappointment with his performance, acknowledging Nardi's exceptional skill and the intensity of the match. The defeat serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports and the constant evolution of young talents in the competitive tennis landscape. As Nardi basks in the glory of his remarkable win, the tennis community eagerly anticipates his future matches and the impact of his breakthrough victory on the sport.

Luca Nardi's victory over Novak Djokovic is a testament to the indomitable spirit of underdogs in sports and the captivating drama that unfolds on the tennis court. The clash between an aspiring newcomer and a seasoned champion highlights the essence of sportsmanship and the thrill of competition, encapsulating the magic of tennis that continues to captivate fans worldwide.

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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood idol, No. 1 Novak Djokovic with win at ... (NBC Southern California)

Luca Nardi, No. 123, on Monday became the lowest ever ranked player to beat Novak Djokovic at Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level.

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Novak Djokovic Suffers Unexpected Defeat in Indian Wells vs. 20 ... (Sports Illustrated)

On Monday evening, the tournament's No. 1 seed was bounced in the third round by 20-year-old Italian Luca Nardi. Nardi pulled off the stunning upset, taking ...

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Absolute stunner! Luca Nardi, ranked No. 123 in the world, knocks ... (The Desert Sun)

He did what? Luca Nardi, who had four ATP Tour wins coming into the match, beat Novak Djokovic who had 1095.

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Luca Nardi upsets Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Italian lucky loser Luca Nardi stuns World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells third round. The 20-year-old entered the 2024 BNP Paribas Open with just ...

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Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi (The Independent)

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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Djoker shocker! Lucky loser pulls all-time tennis 'miracle' as world ... (Fox Sports)

Djoker shocker! Lucky loser pulls all-time tennis 'miracle' as world No.1 beaten by kid 'no-one knew'

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Novak Djokovic stunned by lucky loser Luca Nardi at Indian Wells (Deccan Herald)

The 20-year-old Italian, who grew up idolizing Djokovic and is ranked 123rd in the world, played the match of his life to defeat the Serbian, dropping his ...

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

Djokovic: 'My level was really, really bad'. Serbian lost to World No. 123 Nardi in Indian Wells. March 12, 2024. Novak Djokovic was competing for the first ...

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Djokovic stunned by lucky loser Nardi at Indian Wells (Reuters)

World number one Novak Djokovic was stunned 6-4 3-6 6-3 by lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round of Indian Wells on Monday, a victory which the ...

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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood idol and top-ranked Novak Djokovic with ... (WOWK 13 News)

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Luca Nardi used a combination of poise and power to stun his boyhood idol and top-seeded Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, ...

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Novak Djokovic knocked out of BNP Paribas Open in major upset ... (KESQ)

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open after losing to Lucky Loser Luca Nardia. Down goes Djokovic! Lucky loser, 20-year-old Luca Nardi ...

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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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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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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 Gaël Monfils fought back to eliminate Cameron ...

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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 dumped out of Indian Wells by world No 123 in ... (Yahoo Sports)

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by lucky loser and world No 123 Luca Nardi.

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Luca Nardi stuns boyhood idol top-ranked Novak Djokovic with 6-4 ... (Business Mirror)

INDIAN WELLS, California—Luca Nardi used a combination of poise and power to stun his boyhood idol and top-seeded Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, ...

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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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Tennis: No. 123 Luca Nardi upsets No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Indian ... (Yahoo Sports)

Luca Nardi whipped his racket through the air and smashed an ace to his left, out of the reach of Novak Djokovic for match point, securing an upset over the ...

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'A new low': Djoker's 'appalling' post-match act called out after ... (Fox Sports)

Novak Djokovic just couldn't keep his emotions in check after suffering a complete meltdown during his round of 32 loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.

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Djokovic left vexed, argues with umpire for hindrance call in Indian ... (Hindustan Times)

The loss left Novak Djokovic trophyless in 2024, having earlier suffered a semifinal loss to eventual champion Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open in ...

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