It wasn't his best match, but Novak Djokovic managed to prevail when needed to overcome Sebastian Korda with a score of 6-3 and 7-6(4) in just 1 hour and 21 minutes of play, mostly spent in that second set that he had to turn around. He left a few shadows, but the Serbian already confirms his presence in the semifinals of the Miami Open 2025, strengthening his candidacy to win the tournament.
After the storm passed, Novak and Sebastian stormed the Hard Rock Stadium at a frenetic pace, with the Serbian showing a great level with his serve and the American showcasing his serve and volley. The breeze, present from the start, made the players' tasks quite challenging, although this factor did not affect much a match full of short points and little rhythm. Djokovic showed his teeth with the ball change, intensifying his return game to catch Korda off guard, with a break that propelled him to win the first set.
In less than half an hour, the fourth seed in Miami took the lead on the scoreboard, leaving his opponent completely cold as he went downhill from the seventh game. Djokovic didn't need a brighter version to control the match smoothly, even showing signs of clear superiority. On the other side, Korda tried to wake up from the nightmare, still in time to react on court.
Korda Gets Motivated, but Djokovic Strikes Back
Extending the rallies, with patience and precision, the American roared for the first time in the match, causing some frustration on the other side of the net. From Djokovic's 12 consecutive points, the good streak shifted to Korda's hands. Despite advancing at the same pace as in the first set, Nole showed his claws when it mattered most to at least extend the second set, putting a brake on Sebastian who succumbed to the pressure.
Despite a few ups and downs in those final minutes, the Serbian forced the tiebreak where he shone more than in the entire match to confirm the victory against Korda and earn a ticket to the semifinals of the Miami Open 2025, where he will face Grigor Dimitrov. Nole will have to replicate his performance in capitalizing on his chances in crucial moments against a rival he knows quite well.
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