Novak Djokovic just keeps rewriting history! The 37-year-old Serbian maestro powered into the Miami Open semi-finals with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over American Sebastian Korda, making him the oldest player ever to reach the last four of a Masters 1000 event.
Djokovic set the tone early, breaking Korda to take control of the first set. But the young American refused to back down, forcing a second-set tiebreak. When it mattered most, though, the 24-time Grand Slam champion delivered—sealing the match with an emphatic ace.
“One word—serve,” Djokovic said when asked about the key to his success. “This was probably my best serving performance in a long time. It makes life so much easier on the court.” And the numbers back him up—11 aces and an impressive 84% of first-serve points won.
Chasing his seventh Miami Open title and his first since 2016, Djokovic will next face Grigor Dimitrov in the semis. A win here wouldn’t just secure another trophy—it would mark a monumental 100th career singles title for the tennis legend.
Rising Stars Shine in Miami
Meanwhile, 19-year-old Czech sensation Jakub Mensik continued his dream run, stunning France’s Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 to reach his first-ever Masters semi-final. Fils, fresh off a massive upset over top seed Alexander Zverev, struggled against Mensik’s dominant serve and relentless pace.
“It feels incredible,” Mensik said. “This is the biggest result of my career so far, but the job isn’t done.”
The world No. 54 will now take on American Taylor Fritz, who battled past Matteo Berrettini in a thrilling three-set clash, 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5. Berrettini showed incredible resilience, saving six match points before Fritz finally edged him out in the decider.
With legends chasing history and young guns making waves, the Miami Open is shaping up for an epic finish!
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