
Novak Djokovic has not yet said his last word in the world of tennis. The Serb has made it clear on numerous occasions that he still has that internal fire that drives him to keep fighting on a tennis court despite being 38 years old and having won absolutely everything. And this hunger to be even greater was evident in his match against Lorenzo Musetti in the Miami Open quarterfinals (6-2, 6-2). The Italian became frustrated seeing how Djokovic played one of his best matches of 2025. The six-time Miami champion is already in the semifinals, where he will face Sebastian Korda, showcasing his candidacy to lift the title, the 100th of his glorious career.
After a day marked by rain that had hit Miami throughout the day, Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti took to the Hard Rock Stadium after more than two and a half hours of delay. But with their appearance, the clouds disappeared and the sun shone in the city of Florida, welcoming the match of the day between two players who have always provided great duels, even though the head-to-head record favors the Serb at 7-1.
From worse to better
However, Djokovic entered the court a bit cold and lost his serve in the first game with a double fault. Meanwhile, the Italian came out with more intensity, focused and aware that even if Belgrade's player is not at 100%, one should never underestimate him. Indeed, Djokovic quickly broke back at the first opportunity possible, showing Musetti that if he wanted to win the match, he would have to work hard.
The match turned into a battle of exchanges with Djokovic targeting the Italian's single-handed backhand while Musetti, agile as a cat, placed one more ball in. Changes in direction were constant, and the intensity of the early games was a warning of what might come. But faced with so much equality, another fundamental aspect entered the scene: experience. The Balkan player thrives in crucial points, while Carrara's player struggles in key moments.
In the blink of an eye, the match transitioned from alternations to clear domination for Djokovic, who seemed to switch to '40 Masters 1000 champion mode' and secured the first set 6-2 in 40 minutes. After a hesitant start, the six-time Miami Open champion found his way and surged ahead against a Musetti who inexplicably dropped his level.
An easy win for a great Djokovic
The second set began just as the first ended, with Djokovic growing increasingly comfortable and daring with his shots. Gradually, the player we are used to seeing, as observed in the Australian Open until an injury halted his progress, started to emerge.
As the games progressed, Djokovic only flourished, frustrating Musetti, who, while very lively at the beginning of the match, saw his chances diminish gradually against a fire named Novak Djokovic, who continued to improve throughout the match until he achieved a resounding victory at 6-2 and 6-2 after 1 hour and 20 minutes of play.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion still has a lot to say. Let no one consider him finished or even close to being done. The Serb is just two matches away from his 100th title, and he is doing it at his best moment of the season.
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