Novak Djokovic will chase his a centesimal ATP title in Sunday’s Miami Open last towards the younger gun Jakub Mensik. The 24-time Main winner is competing in Miami for the primary time since 2019. The six-time champion is joyful along with his degree after dropping no units in 5 matches.
If he tops Mensik, Djokovic will develop into the third participant within the Open period with 100 ATP titles, becoming a member of Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer on the unique record. Novak’s 99th ATP title got here eventually 12 months’s Olympic Video games in Paris.
“I’ve been feeling really as good as I’ve probably felt since the Olympics last year” 👀
Novak Djokovic on not dropping a set in his run to the Miami Open last 👏 pic.twitter.com/VIn1juYFPf
— Sky Sports activities Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) March 28, 2025
The legend slowed down a bit after claiming an elusive gold medal, enjoying solely two tournaments by the top of the season. Djokovic skipped the ATP Finals, shedding motivation a bit after finishing the sport of tennis with that fifteenth notable title in his assortment.
The Serb entered the 2025 season with a motivation to chase extra notable titles towards the youthful opponents. Novak defeated Carlos Alcaraz within the Australian Open quarter-final regardless of a leg damage. The veteran survived that problem however retired within the semi-final towards Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic, Miami Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Djokovic fell to Matteo Berrettini within the first spherical in Doha and skilled one other early loss in Indian Wells. Nonetheless, he has revived his vibes in Miami, enjoying nicely at Laborious Rock Stadium and chasing the elusive a centesimal ATP title towards Jakub Mensik.
“Ever since I won my 99th ATP title at the Olympic Games last year, I have been playing with the prospect of winning the special 100th one. I lost a tight final of the Shanghai Masters and reached the semi-final of the Australian Open at the beginning of this season.
I have been trying to find that necessary and much-needed level of tennis that will put me in a position to fight for notable trophies. I have played at that level this week, and it makes me thrilled how I prepared for Miami and performed en route to the final.
I have not dropped a set, and this is a great opportunity to chase the 100th ATP title,” Novak Djokovic stated.
