Miami: Djokovic ousted by young Rochus

Miami, Mar 27: In an unexpected and logically improbable outcome, world number two Novak Djokovic was ousted from the Sony Ericsson Open here by 29-year-old Belgian Olivier Rochus, who stands 59th in world rankings.

Rochus defeated the former champion 6-2, 6-7 (7-9), 6-4 on Friday, Mar 26 in the second round of the tournament.

Djokovic's error-filled performance led to his shock exit. He double faulted ten times and committed 62 unforced errors.

"I never expected to win," said Rochus after the match.

"Novak, he has won a Masters Series five times; he won a grand slam, many things I have never did in my life. He is number two, so I think he has more experience than me," he added.

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