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- Djokovic defeated Kamil Majchrzak after a slow start in Indian Wells
- He aims to win consecutive matches at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017
- Aleksandar Kovacevic will provide the next test after a strong recent performance
Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Kamil Majchrzak in Indian Wells
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Novak Djokovic’s lack of match time in recent weeks is a small concern, but the toughness he showed in the opening round suggests he is settling into the tournament well.
Against Alexander Kovacevic, this looks like a fairly comfortable matchup on paper, with Djokovic holding a clear edge in experience and overall quality.
Djokovic Faces Kovacevic Test
- Novak Djokovic has not won multiple matches at Indian Wells since 2017.
- He holds a 19–2 record vs outside Top 50 players in the last 12 months.
- Aleksandar Kovacevic had only one Masters main-draw win before this week.
- He has a 2–5 career record against Top 10 opponents.
HTH - Novak Djokovic leads 1-0
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | French Open | Clay | 1R | Djokovic | 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 |
Djokovic Battles Back to Advance
Novak Djokovic defeated Kamil Majchrzak 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the opening round in Indian Wells. After losing serve twice in the first set, he found his rhythm and dominated the final two sets.
Djokovic has struggled with fitness issues in recent years, which have affected his consistency and results on tour.
He finished the 2025 season with more than 10 losses for the first time since 2019. Despite that, he remains one of the strongest players on tour behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic holds an impressive 11-2 record in third-round matches in Indian Wells and is aiming to win consecutive matches here for the first time since 2017.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Serbia |
| Age | 38 (22 May 1987) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 3 |
| Career High | 1 (04 July 2011) |
| Elo Ranking | 3 (Rating: 2107) |
| Tour level titles | 101 |
Kovacevic Finds Confidence Again
Aleksandar Kovacevic defeated Corentin Moutet 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round in Indian Wells. It was a much more composed performance compared to his first-round win over Hubert Hurkacz.
He will be pleased with the result as he had previously been on a 14-match losing streak at Masters events and had never recorded multiple wins at this level before.
Kovacevic started the season strongly with a semifinal in Brisbane but struggled afterwards, winning only four matches across his next seven tournaments.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | USA |
| Age | 27 (29 August 1998) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 72 |
| Career High | 54 (12 January 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | 158 (Rating: 1626) |
| Tour level titles | 1 |
Verdict
Backing Djokovic to win in straight sets looks the best play here, with Djokovic -4.5 games handicap also offering solid betting value.
Djokovic -4.5
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