Frustrated Djokovic obliterates his racquet against Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic had no answer to Nick Kyrgios at Indian Wells, the champion Serb destroying his racquet after losing the first set.

Kyrgios struck 14 aces, 25 winners and didn't face a single break point in defeating the 12-times grand slam champion for the second time in as many weeks.

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One of those aces came as the Aussie clinched the first set, and Djokovic vented his frustration on his racquet.

Not happy Novak! Image: 7News

The World No.2 slammed it into the court twice, earning himself a racquet abuse violation after demolishing the frame.

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Djokovic also constantly berated himself as the match slipped away.

He certainly didn't hold back on his racquet, but Djokovic's tantrum is nowhere near Ryan Harrison's effort earlier this week:

Continuing his rich vein of form, Kyrgios defeated the three-time defending champion 6-4 7-6 (7-3) to book a spot in the last-eight.

Djokovic had been riding a four-year, 20-match winning streak in the Californian desert.

with AAP