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Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025
Djokovic, champion in four of the past five Slams and 16 overall, was less bothered by left shoulder pain that nagged him in the second round in defeating 111th-ranked American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were elected by fellow players to fill two of the vacancies caused by the resignations of Robin Haase, Jamie Murray and Sergiy Stakhovsky prior to Wimbledon.
The 22-year-old Nagal beat Brazilian Joao Menezes 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to make it to the main draw where he joins compatriot Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
Nagal lost 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes to bow out after making his maiden Grand Slam main draw.
The 22-year-old Indian used impressive court coverage and sent heavily-spinning shots over the net during his Grandslam debut.
The 20-times Grand Slam champion became the second man in the Open Era to claim 100 titles after American Jimmy Connors who won 109.
Federer was gracious in defeat after falling in the final in the Southern California desert for a second consecutive year.
Federer, bidding for his 101st career title and a record sixth Indian Wells crown, received a walkover into the final, where he will play Dominic Thiem.
The evergreen veteran won his landmark 100th career title in Dubai during the weekend, but told reporters that while he is not yet ready to hang up the racquet, he can see himself enjoying his post-career life.
Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma also met the 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.
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