Djokovic Beaten By qualifier

Novak Djokovic lost on his return to competitive tennis to Taro Daniel in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells yesterday.

Daniel, ranked 109 in the world, claimed the biggest win of his career as the qualifier prevailed 7-6 (7/3) 4-6 6-1.

Japan’s Daniel won the first set on a tie-break before Djokovic, making his return from an elbow injury, took the second.

However, 25-year-old Daniel dominated the third and final set to take it 6-1.

Daniel, who beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the first round, will meet Leonardo Mayer, who beat Ruben Bemelmans 6-4 6-1.

British No 1 Kyle Edmund was beaten by Israel’s Dudi Sela 6-4 6-4 in his first match since reaching the Australian Open semi-finals.

World No 24 Edmund, out of action with a hip injury since Melbourne, replaced the injured Andy Murray as British No 1 earlier this month.

Also through to the third round are Roger Federer, who beat Federico Delbonis 6-3 7-6 (8/6) , and Juan Martin Del Potro who defeated Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-1.

Marin Cilic saw off Marton Fucsovics 7-5 6-3 and Milos Raonic beat Felix Auger-aliassime 6-4 6-4.

Novak Djokovic reacts after his defeat. Getty.