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March 5, 2026
Djokovic's draw eased instantly: He almost took Novak's 100th career title, now surprisingly eliminated by a Serb!
Although still searching for form, former Top 20 player Hubert Hurkacz was one of the more serious candidates to face Novak Djokovic in the third round of Indian Wells, but the Pole was eliminated right at the start of the competition by Aleksandar Kovacevic after two tie-breaks 7:6(6), 7:6(4).
TL;DR
- Hubert Hurkacz, a former Top 20 player, lost in the first round of Indian Wells to Aleksandar Kovacevic.
- Hurkacz lost in two tie-breaks, continuing a string of early exits from tournaments.
- This result changes Novak Djokovic's potential third-round opponent.
- Djokovic has a history of winning against both Kovacevic and Corentin Moutet, who are now potential opponents.
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