March 28, 2025 — Sports Desk
World tennis icon Novak Djokovic has stormed into the semifinals of the Miami Open 2025, defeating American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in a high-energy quarterfinal clash on Thursday. The match lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes, showcasing Djokovic’s class, composure, and championship mindset.
Delayed Match, Dominant Result
Originally scheduled for Wednesday night, the match was postponed due to extended women’s quarterfinals, including the late finish between Jessica Pegula and Emma Raducanu, which ran past 11 PM. Under new ATP regulations, matches cannot begin post-midnight, forcing the rescheduling.
Djokovic to Face Dimitrov in Semifinals
Djokovic will next face Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, a former finalist at the Miami Open in 2024. Djokovic holds a dominant 12-1 head-to-head record against the 33-year-old Bulgarian. A win here would take Djokovic one step closer to his seventh Miami Open title and the 100th ATP title of his legendary career.
“I’m getting tremendous support here, and I feel I have a strong chance to win the title,” said Djokovic after the match. “I’m finally back to my best.”
Second Set Comeback Showcases Champion Grit
Despite trailing 4-1 and 5-2 in the second set, Djokovic turned things around in the tiebreaker with precise serving and mental fortitude. He closed out the match with a powerful ace, having won an impressive 83% of his first-serve points. The 37-year-old celebrated with a triumphant roar and mimicked playing a violin with his racket.
“If I had to sum up my win in one word, it’s ‘serve’,” Djokovic said. “It was one of my best serving performances in a long time.”
Mensik Reaches Maiden ATP 1000 Semifinal
In another quarterfinal, Czech teen Jakub Mensik defeated 17th seed Arthur Fils of France 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal. The 19-year-old fired 13 aces and showcased fearless baseline play, winning the match in just 75 minutes.
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