WATCH: Botic van de Zandschulp captures a breath-taking point against Nick Kyrgios in Indian Wells 2025

In an electrifying game at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament, tennis sensation Botic van de Zandschulp showcased his magnificent skills by winning an incredible point against Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the tournament.

The highlight of the game came when the Aussie star Kyrgios pulled off tweeners, a shot that needed agility and experience in the game. Despite Kyrgios's creative play in the game, van de Zandschulp showcased great movement in the game and strategic thinking, ultimately grabbing the win.

This moment in the game showcased the contrasting styles of the two players: Kyrgios's unpredictable and flashy game against the Dutch star's steady and powerful approach in the game.

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Botic van de Zandschulp wins an INCREDIBLE point against Nick Kyrgios at Indian Wells

Two tweeners from Kyrgios.

Great movement from Botic.

A game of 🐱 and 🐭

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Botic van de Zandschulp sets his second-round clash against Novak Djokovic

Meanwhile, it's worth noting that this thriller was marked by Kyrgios's unfortunate injury in the game, as he was forced to retire from his first round due to a wrist injury. Following the same, Van de Zandschulp took advantage of the situation, advancing to the second round of the game.

This win for the Dutch sensation sets him up for a challenging game against Novak Djokovic, a five-time champion at the Indian Wells.

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How have fans reacted to this game?

Despite Nick Kyrgios's setback in the game, the game turned out with memorable moments, including the incredible point where Van de Zandschulp crushed Kyrgios's tweeners in the game. The 29-year-old star player's ability to adapt and capitalize on Kyrgios's mistakes was a testament to his growing prowess on the ATP circuit.

"I wasn't too confident that I was going to be able to play today, to be honest. Two days ago in practice, I had to stop my practice because I felt pain in my wrist. I felt like it was okay to take the court. Just got progressively worse... started feeling sharp pain in my wrist," Nick Kyrgios said in his post-match press conference.

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