Tennis, Indian Wells Masters: Novak Djokovic beaten by world No109, Roger Federer tops Delbonis
The 30-year-old kept the pressure on, though, and broke for 4-3 before producing two of his best shots of the match to consolidate, the first a brilliant get at the net and the second a thunderous forehand.
In just his second tournament since Wimbledon previous year - his first comeback at the Australian Open in January saw him lose in the fourth round to Hyeon Chung before he chose to go under the knife for a "small medical intervention" - Djokovic looked well below his best as he went down 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-1 to a man ranked 109 in the world.
Daniel, who is ranked 109th in the world, advanced to the third round where he will face Gael Monfils of France who outlasted American John Isner 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-3) 7-5.
If there is to be a rematch of the Rotterdam championship match between Federer and Grigor Dimitrov in the Indian Wells semifinals, it will most likely be Dimitrov who has a more hard time making it come to fruition.
"I just completely lost rhythm, everything, struggled a little bit with the health the last couple of weeks".
The game was the Serb's first Tour match since withdrawing from the Australian Open in January through injury.
"I had some inexplicable, uncharacteristic errors", Djokovic told reporters.
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Rain on Saturday had delayed the match, with Federer leading 6-3 2-2.
While Djokovic was some way from his best, Daniel still had to produce some superb tennis to keep ahead, and an inventive second serve saved him a break point at 1-1.
Delbonis had defeated Federer at an ATP meeting in Hamburg in 2013. The 36-year-old ageless wonder looks as dominant as ever in 2018 after winning his sixth Australian Open.
Federer, who regained the world No 1 ranking last month, is on a quest to make history in the California desert by winning an unprecedented sixth Indian Wells title.
He has enjoyed a flawless start to 2018 by winning both events he has competed in and taking his career singles title tally to 97. "I care about the moment".
New York Times tennis writer Christopher Clarey said the Serbian's "crisis continues" as he searches for his first grand slam title since the French Open in 2016. So I'm really looking forward to start playing again without pain.' He also added, 'Considering my results here in the past it's one of my favourite places to play.
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