After a few poor tournaments, the 24-time Main winner Novak Djokovic is comfortable along with his stage on the Miami Open. The six-time champion handed three rivals to advance to his eighth Miami Masters quarter-final.
Djokovic confronted Lorenzo Musetti and earned a rock-solid 6-2, 6-2 victory in an hour and 23 minutes. The Serb claimed 12 of the ultimate 14 video games after a sluggish begin and rattled off 9 video games to regulate the scoreboard and sail excessive.
Novak likes how he performs in Miami, hoping for extra of the identical towards Sebastian Korda within the quarter-final.
Novak Djokovic says he requested Serena Williams how his passing shot was throughout his match towards Musetti in Miami:
“She kind of said ‘Yeah it was fine…’ if Serena says it’s fine, then it’s amazing by everyone else’s standards” 😂
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 26, 2025
Novak misplaced serve as soon as originally of the duel. He pushed robust on the return and transformed 54% of the factors into 5 breaks from 12 alternatives. The legend hit 18 winners and 17 unforced errors, forging the benefit from the baseline.
Djokovic hit a double fault within the first sport of the match and misplaced serve. Musetti cemented it with a maintain in sport two for an early benefit. Novak skilled a brief argue with the chair umpire Fergus Murphy however left it behind and centered on his sport.
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The veteran held within the third sport and created 4 break probabilities within the subsequent one. Djokovic seized the final after Musetti’s double fault, leveling the rating at 2-2 and gaining momentum. Novak closed the fifth sport after deuces and stepped in on the return within the subsequent one.
The six-time winner landed a backhand crosscourt winner on a break level, securing his second straight break and opening a 4-2 lead. The Serb closed the seventh sport with a backhand winner and saved the strain on the opposite facet.
Lorenzo served to remain within the set at 2-5 and skilled extra points behind the preliminary shot. The Italian received damaged for the fourth straight time, permitting his rival to assert the opener 6-2 in 40 minutes. Djokovic served properly within the second set and challenged his opponent to observe that tempo.
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Novak held within the first sport and welcomed the rival’s forehand error within the subsequent one to offer one other break and prolong his streak. The six-time champion clinched the third sport with a smash winner and rattled off 9 video games!
Musetti ended his downfall in sport 4 after defending two break factors. Nonetheless, Novak held at love for 4-1 and closed the seventh sport after a deuce to open a 5-2 hole. The younger gun served to remain within the match in sport eight.
The veteran stepped in and created three match factors. Lorenzo hit a double fault on the primary, struggling one other break and propelling Novak into the final eight.
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“I’m pleased with my game, I played excellent tennis. I slowly started the duel before turning the tables and erasing the deficit. I raised my level and hit through the ball. I clinched nine straight games, which made me very satisfied.
I’m playing better as the tournament progresses, which is encouraging. I hope for more of that against Sebastian. I played only once against him, which is a bit strange. He is very talented and has spent his entire life here in Florida. The crowd should support him.
I will give everything to earn the win, and if I can produce another comfortable one like against Lorenzo, that will make things even better,” Novak Djokovic mentioned.
