Against number 123 in the world rankings: surprising Djokovic out

The number 123 in the world rankings, who only entered the tournament as a “lucky loser”, defeated the Serb on Monday in 2:17 hours with 6:4.3:6.6:3. “It’s a miracle. I’m a 20-year-old guy who’s somewhere in the 100th position in the world rankings and who has now defeated Novak. Just crazy,” said Nardi, who won only his fifth victory on the tour.

Before the game he said that Djokovic was his big idol and that he even had a poster of him hanging in his room. Djokovic himself was not happy with his performance. “He had nothing to lose and that’s why he played great. I was more surprised by my game. That was very bad,” explained the Serbian.

While Djokovic is now starting to prepare for the Miami Open, Nardi will face American Tommy Paul, number 17 in the world, in the round of 16.

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