Indian Wells, Calif. — Aleksandar Kovacevic's run at the BNP Paribas Open ended Monday, but the American kicked up some dust in the California desert with his first trip to the third round. Facing world No. 3 Novak Djokovic in Stadium 1, Kovacevic pushed the five-time champion before falling, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, in a tight match that underscored the steady progress he’s made in recent seasons. “He's a great ball-striking player,” the 24-time Grand Slam titlist said of his opponent.