Italian tennis player Lorenzo Nardi found himself in an unexpected situation at the Indian Wells tournament after his stunning upset against Novak Djokovic. Following his victory, Nardi was caught off guard when asked about his upcoming match against Tommy Paul, displaying his unawareness of the tournament draw.
In a post-match interview, when questioned about his thoughts on facing Tommy Paul next, Nardi responded with genuine surprise, saying, “Tommy Paul for what? I’ve to play against him? Oh really. I didn’t know the draw I mean.”
Nardi’s reaction highlights the intense focus and tunnel vision that athletes often adopt during tournaments. After defeating the world No. 1, Nardi might have been immersed in his victory, unaware of the next opponent lined up for him.
Certainly living in the moment 🤣@Luca___Nardi #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/ZMk4scTnkv
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 12, 2024
In the world of professional tennis, unexpected matchups and surprising outcomes are not uncommon. Nardi’s experience serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the sport, where anything can happen on any given day.
Nardi in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWLLWWWLL Now ranked no.123, Nardi achieved an overall 9-6 match record in 2024. The Italian is currently playing in Indian Wells where he bested the world no.17 Tommy Paul , the world no.136 Terence Atmane 6-4 6-0, the world no.50 Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 3-6 6-3 and the world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-6 6-3.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 20th of March and Estoril (Millennium Estoril Open) on the 1st of April.
Paul in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWLWLWWWL Currently ranked no.17, Paul has a 12-4 record in 2024. The American is now playing in Indian Wells where he defeated the world no.80 Alex Michelsen 6-2 6-2 and the world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-4 6-4.
Paul will compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Luca Nardi and Tommy Paul faced off just on 1 occasion. Their head to head is 1-0 for Nardi. When they played, Luca Nardi won in the 4th round in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) in January 1970.
