Novak Djokovic preferred how he served in opposition to Sebastian Korda within the Miami Masters quarter-final! The Serb defeated the American 6-3, 7-6 in an hour and 22 minutes for a spot within the final 4, remaining on the course towards his a centesimal ATP title.
Talking about his victory, Djokovic talked about his preliminary shot because the main component that carried him via in opposition to a difficult opponent. The Serb hit 23 service winners, ending many essential factors along with his serve alone, which all the time helps.
The veteran served at 83% and suffered one break from the one probability provided to his opponent in the beginning of the second set.
That one meant A LOT 🔥
Novak Djokovic defeated Sebastian Korda within the Quarter closing and claimed his 99th win between the Indian Wells and Miami Open. 🇺🇸
He has solely misplaced 18 instances at these two tournaments. 😮 pic.twitter.com/H3n3a2MBg2
— TNT Sports activities (@tntsports) March 28, 2025
Novak had the higher hand within the opening set. He suffered an early break within the second set and introduced it again on the final second at 3-5. The extra skilled participant performed effectively within the tie break to succeed in his eighth Miami Masters semi-final.
Djokovic took 13 factors greater than Korda, constructing the benefit in service winners and from the baseline. The Serb supplied 5 comfy holds within the opening set. The six-time winner stored the strain on the opposite aspect, and Korda fought effectively early on.
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Novak closed the seventh sport with a service winner and made a push on the return within the subsequent one. He tamed Sebastian’s preliminary shot and grabbed a break at love after the rival’s forehand error. The veteran served for the opener at 5-3.
He held at love with a forehand down the road winner, taking 12 straight factors and shifting 6-3 up in 29 minutes. Korda held in the beginning of the second set and made a push on the return within the subsequent one to create two break possibilities.
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He landed a backhand winner on the primary, delivering a break and opening a 2-0 hole. Sebastian landed a service winner within the third sport and cemented the lead. The American moved 4-1 in entrance with a forehand winner, controlling the tempo in his video games.
Korda held in sport seven for 5-2 and served for the set in sport 9. Djokovic stepped in and claimed an prolonged rally for a break probability. Novak induced Sebastian’s mistake to drag the break again and prolong the set.
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They served effectively within the remaining three video games to introduce a tie break. Djokovic did the homework in his video games and claimed all six factors. He hit two service winners for 2-1 and secured a mini-break within the fifth level after Korda’s free forehand.
The Serb fired a robust serve for 5-2 and two extra at 5-4 to seal the deal in type and advance.
Novak Djokovic, Miami Open 2025© Stream screenshot
“I served very well. This was probably my finest serving performance in a long time. I have been serving well throughout the event, and especially today. I hit many good serves; they were there when I needed them, including at 5-4 in the tie break.
I needed a serving performance like this, especially in the second set. It makes your life easier. Sebastian felt his groundstrokes much better than in the opener. He made a great start, and I played too defensively, waiting for his errors instead of taking the initiative.
Sebastian positions himself close to the baseline and plays fast tennis, which gives you no time to think. He served very well outside that one game of the opener where I got a chance to break him. It was a significant challenge and a tight match.
I’m happy to overcome these threats and advance,” Novak Djokovic mentioned.
