Luca Nardi, 20, shocks Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells

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Novak Djokovic was handed a shocking loss in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday night when 20-year-old Italian tennis pro Luca Nardi upset him in three sets. 

"This is a miracle," Nardi, who's ranked No. 123, said of his stunning victory. "I’m a 20-years-old guy, 100 in the world, and beating Novak. So, crazy. Crazy."

Luca Nardi of Italy celebrates with his team members after his three set victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their third round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2024 in Indian Wells, California.  (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The 24-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4,3-6, 6-3 to Nardi, who entered the tournament as a "lucky loser," a player who made it into the main draw after replacing an injured player before the first round. 

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"Congrats to him, particularly in the third set he played some great tennis, moves well, very talented. He got into the main draw as a lucky loser, so he didn't have anything to lose. He played great and deserves to win," Djokovic said after the match, via USA Today. 

"I was more surprised with my level. My level was really, really bad. Those two things coming together — he's having a great day, I'm having a really bad day, and the result is a negative outcome for me."

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point against Luca Nardi of Italy in their third round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2024 in Indian Wells, California.  (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Nardi took the first set followed by Djokovic’s resurgence in the second. But