Novak Djokovic Advances to Semi-Finals at Miami Open
Djokovic's record-breaking achievement is a testament to his dedication and perseverance, as he continues to push boundaries in the tennis world, with his next match against Grigor Dimitrov highly anticipated.
Novak Djokovic has made history by becoming the oldest ATP Masters 1000 semi-finalist, breaking Roger Federer's record at 37 years and 10 months, after defeating Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6(4) in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
Djokovic's quarter-final match against Korda was initially postponed from Wednesday due to scheduling conflicts and was played on Thursday. He dominated the first set, winning 84% of his first-serve points, but struggled in the second set before managing to break back and win it in a tiebreak. This victory marks Djokovic's second win over Korda in their head-to-head series, with their next match scheduled against Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals.
The Miami Open has seen several notable upsets, including Alexander Zverev's loss to Arthur Fils and Cameron Norrie's defeat to Bu Yunchaokete. The top seeds still competing in the men's tournament include Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, and Casper Ruud, while in the women's tournament, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are among those still in contention. The tournament schedule includes women's semi-finals and men's quarter-finals on Thursday, men's semi-finals on Friday, women's final on Saturday, and men's final on Sunday.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect intense competition among the remaining players, with Djokovic's historic achievement setting the stage for an exciting semi-finals match against Grigor Dimitrov. With his record-breaking win, Djokovic continues to prove his endurance and skill in the tennis world.