Greatness! That is the phrase Novk Djokovic used to explain his compatriot’s Nikola Jokic’s unbelievable efficiency! Denver Nuggets defeated Phoenix Suns, and Jokic dropped NBA’s first 30-20-20 efficiency!
The Serb completed the duel with 31 factors, 21 rebounds and 22 assists, producing the numbers by no means seen earlier than. Novak congratulated his compatriot forward of his first match in Indian Wells. In contrast to Jokic, Djokovic didn’t take pleasure in a memorable week.
The Serb fell to a fortunate loser Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 within the second spherical, experiencing his third consecutive defeat.
31 POINTS.21 REBOUNDS.22 ASSISTS.
THE FIRST-EVER 30+ PT, 20+ REB, 20+ AST GAME IN NBA HISTORY 🚨
NIKOLA JOKIĆ IS TRULY SOMETHING SPECIAL. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/I982bZePiF
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025
Botic claimed 21 factors greater than Novak and outplayed him on serve and return. Djokovic struggled behind the second serve and misplaced serve 5 instances from eight probabilities introduced to his opponent. Van de Zandschulp received damaged two instances within the second set.
He managed the tempo within the first and third for one more notable victory. The Dutchman performed at a excessive degree and landed 26 winners and 25 unforced errors. The Serb sprayed 37 errors, largely from his wayward forehand.
Novak Djokovic & Nikola Jokic© Fb – Novak Djokovic
The legend hit solely 13 service winners and struggled to match the rival’s tempo from the baseline. Botic dominated the opening set. He served properly and offered comfy breaks in video games three and 5 for 6-2 in half an hour.
Novak raised his degree within the second set. He grabbed a break within the second recreation and delivered one other within the sixth for a 5-1 benefit. Van de Zandschulp pulled one break again and decreased the hole to 5-3 earlier than Djokovic held in recreation 9 to power a decider.
Novak Djokovic, Indian Wells 2025© Stream screenshot
Botic served properly within the ultimate set and stored the stress on the opposite aspect. He landed a lob winner within the fourth recreation for a break and a 3-1 benefit. A fortunate loser held after deuces in recreation 5 for 4-1 and made one other push on the return within the subsequent one.
The Dutchman performed a artful winner on the web within the sixth recreation, offering one other break and forging a 5-1 benefit. Botic held at 15 in recreation seven after Novak’s forehand error, sealing the deal and sending the five-time champion packing.
