It is the second consecutive match this week in which Djokovic has need three sets, having battled through a tough opener against Kamil Majchrzak to begin his campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
By reaching his 113th round of 16 at Masters 1000 events, Djokovic passes Rafael Nadal and sits alone atop the all-time list. He is into the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017 and will face defending champion Jack Draper next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kovacevic fired 16 aces past the Serbian great but couldn\u2019t hold serve to stay alive in the match in the final game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHuge credit to Aleks,\u201d Djokovic said. \u201cHe played at a really high level. He's had a tremendous serving day. I\u2019ve faced him only once earlier. I don't think we've ever faced each other on hard courts. For someone who is not extremely tall to serve this well and find the spots in the box, it was just really phenomenal serving, so huge credit to him.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2021 champion Cameron Norrie earned his 13th career Top 10 win \u2014 and second in the California desert \u2014 by defeating Australia\u2019s Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in Stadium 3. The British southpaw improves to 3-2 against No. 6-ranked De Minaur and will face either Alexander Bublik or Rinky Hijikata next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Cameron Norrie also mived into the fourth round in the California desert for the fourth time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2021 champion Cameron Norrie earned his 13th career Top 10 win \u2014 and second in the California desert \u2014 by defeating Australia\u2019s Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in Stadium 3. The British southpaw improves to 3-2 against No. 6-ranked De Minaur and will face either Alexander Bublik or Rinky Hijikata next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The British southpaw improved to 3-2 against No. 6-ranked De Minaur and will face either Alexander Bublik or Rinky Hijikata next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n