Djokovic rues bad day at the office after shocking Indian Wells loss

Botic van de Zandschulpbotic

I think I kept my cool during the whole match,

said van de Zandschulp

You know, things are different obviously for me the last couple of years. I’ve been struggling to play on the desired level,

the 24-time grand slam winner told reporters after losing his second-round match

No excuses for a poor performance,

Djokovic said

Botic van de Zandschulpbotic

I started really well and then of course Novak came back,

said van de Zandschulp, who secured a berth to the tournament upon the withdrawal of 47th ranked Facundo Diaz Acosta

You know, I regret for the level of tennis, considering how I practice these days,

Djokovic said after the match

The first three games, four games of the third set were quite close,

Djokovic, seeded sixth, said

I was nervous at the beginning of the match,

he told a supportive crowd

It doesn't feel great when you play this way on the court,

he added

Still haven't talked with Andy and the team, so going to do that and make a plan,

he said

The difference between the centre court and the other courts is immense,

he said

I mean, it's always something happening, but I don't want to talk about it,

he said