Former World No. 1, Novak Djokovic has blamed his elimination from Indian Wells on the bad surface of the court. Recall that the Serbian star was beaten in three sets by Botic van de Zandschulp, the world No. 85, losing 2-6, 6-3, 1-6 to the Dutchman and generally looked some way off his usual level.. Reacting after the game, Djokovic joined the likes of Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz in hitting out at the conditions of the Indian Wells court surfaces,. “You know, I regret for the level of tennis, considering how I practice these days,” Djokovic said after the match.. Read Also: Morocco 2025: South Africa Coach Laments Defeat To Flamingos. “To be honest, the difference between the center court and the other courts is immense. Ball is bouncing on the center courts higher than some of the highest clay courts, to be honest. I just struggled a lot with that, couldn’t find the rhythm.”. “You know, things are different obviously for me the last couple of years. I’ve been struggling to play on the desired level,” he added. “. “Every now and then, I have couple good tournaments, but mostly it’s really a challenge. It’s a struggle for me. I guess nothing can prepare you for that moment, in a sense. You have to experience it and try to deal with it in the best possible way.”
