Luca Nardi defeated Novak Djoković 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters on hard court on 11 March 2024, delivering a significant upset against the heavy favourite. Djoković entered the match as an overwhelming odds-on prospect at 1.02, with Nardi a 25.37 outsider, yet the Italian managed to control the opening set and reassert dominance in the decider after dropping the second. The result represents a notable scalp for the 22-year-old Nardi, who claimed one of the Masters 1000 circuit's most prestigious victories and demonstrated capacity to compete against the sport's elite on a fast hard court. The upset raises questions about Djoković's form and preparation during the early 2024 season.