Novak Djokovic lost to Roberto Bautista Agut 1-6 7-5 6-3 in the fourth round of the Miami Open.
It was certainly a disappointing stint in the USA for the 15-time Grand Slam champion, who was left frustrated by wasted opportunities.
"He’s a solid player," Djokovic said. "Congratulations to him definitely for a great comeback.
"But this kind of match I should not have lost. So many opportunities. Just way too many wasted opportunities. It’s not the first time I lose early in both tournaments. I have done that the last couple of years. So definitely have to rethink how I prepare for Indian Wells/Miami next year. I just had way too many things off the court. I guess that affected me a little bit on the court. I didn’t feel my best health-wise, as well, in Indian Wells and here. Still rusty, but, hey, look, you learn that’s life."
The Serb will now turn his attention to the clay-court season and he has plenty to play for.
Djokovic will once again have the opportunity to equal Nadal’s record 33 Masters 1000 haul but more importantly he will target a 16th Grand Slam title in Roland Garros.