Novak Djokovic is back to making statements on American soil. The Serbian maestro powered past Lorenzo Musetti with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win on Tuesday at the Miami Open 2025, booking his place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2016.
The six-time Miami Open champion looked sharp and focused as he delivered a clinical performance, watched by tennis icons Serena Williams and Juan Martin del Potro from his player box.
Key Highlights:
Djokovic’s Turning Point: From Time Violation to Total Control
Emphatic Novak 💎@DjokerNole continues his hunt for tour-level title 100, as he sweeps past Musetti and will face Korda in the quarter-finals! @MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/KtESKQPlHv
— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 26, 2025
Despite falling behind an early break and receiving a time violation warning, Djokovic shifted gears instantly. What followed was vintage dominance—nine straight games won to reverse the momentum and seal the match in just 1 hour and 23 minutes.
“He had a really good start. But breaking back at 2-all gave me momentum and I used that,” said Djokovic in his on-court interview.
Star Power Courtside: Serena and DelPo Support Djokovic
Djokovic was visibly thrilled to have Serena and Del Potro cheering him on. He joked about pointing to Serena after a shot, asking if it was good—and being relieved by her nod of approval.
“If Serena says it’s fine, it must be amazing,” he laughed.
Stats That Stood Out
- Djokovic earned 12 break points, converting five
- Musetti ended Djokovic’s 9-game streak but couldn’t recover
- Djokovic now leads the head-to-head 8-1 against Musetti
This performance puts Djokovic just three wins away from his 100th career ATP title, a milestone within touching distance.
Next Up: Sebastian Korda Awaits
Djokovic will next face Sebastian Korda, who outlasted Gael Monfils in a rain-delayed three-setter earlier in the day. Djokovic previously beat Korda in the Adelaide 2023 final, saving a championship point to do so.
“It’ll be another tricky match. Korda has the crowd behind him,” Djokovic said post-match.
Other Miami Open 2025 Highlights
- Matteo Berrettini defeated Alex de Minaur 6-3, 7-6(7), saving three set points
- De Minaur was unable to convert a 6/3 lead in the second-set tiebreak
- Berrettini advances after 2 hours and 1 minute of high-octane tennis
Did You Know?
This is Djokovic’s first appearance at the Miami Open since 2019 and his first quarter-final since winning the title at Crandon Park in 2016.
Djokovic’s Chase for Title No. 100 Heats Up in Miami
With each win, Novak Djokovic is not just advancing in the Miami Open 2025, he’s sending a message. The 37-year-old may be in the later stages of his career, but performances like this suggest he’s far from done. With Serena and DelPo applauding from the box and Korda next in line, all eyes will remain on Djokovic as he inches closer to ATP title No. 100.
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