Djokovic and Zverev Struggle as Form Crises Deepen at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev suffer surprising early exits, underscoring ongoing performance struggles since the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of Indian Wells to Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 85th in the world, marking his third consecutive singles defeat since the Australian Open.
Djokovic committed 37 unforced errors in the match and cited difficulties adjusting to the court surface, stating he could not find his rhythm.
Alexander Zverev, the top seed at Indian Wells, also exited early after a three-set loss to Tallon Griekspoor, ranked 46th, continuing a string of disappointing performances.
Since his Australian Open final loss, Zverev has failed to advance past the quarterfinals in four tournaments and has lost four of his last eight matches to lower-ranked players.
Both players acknowledged their struggles, with Djokovic expressing regret over his level of play and Zverev admitting he is far from his desired form, particularly with his serve.