Novak Djokovic returned to Indian Wells after a five-year absence and faced a tough challenge from world No 69 Aleksandar Vukic. Djokovic secured his 400th Masters 1000 win with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over Vukic, praising the crowd and the passion for tennis at the event. Djokovic is aiming for his sixth title in California after facing travel restrictions due to the pandemic. He will next play Italian lucky loser Luca Nardi. Vukic impressed with his attacking style, becoming the first player of Balkan descent to take a set from Djokovic at an ATP Masters 1000 event since 2020. Naomi Osaka also continued her winning streak at the tournament, defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Sky Sports is the new home for tennis coverage in the UK and Ireland, offering live matches and in-depth analysis of the ATP and WTA Tours. Viewers can access matches through Sky Sports channels and NOW Sports memberships.
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Novak Djokovic: Five-time champion defeats Aleksandar Vukic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells | Tennis News
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