Novak Djokovic displayed outstanding tennis in his first three matches at the Miami Open, especially in the round of 16, where he dominated Italian star Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, conceding only four games. This performance was one of his best in 2025, alongside his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
The former world No.1 was set to face Sebastian Korda in the final match of the day yesterday, but due to the new ATP rule preventing matches from starting after 11 PM, their quarterfinal was postponed until today. The schedule was disrupted by a series of lengthy and closely contested matches, particularly the thrilling encounter between Grigor Dimitrov and Francisco Cerundolo, which has been the most exciting of the tournament so far.
Djokovic was reportedly frustrated with the scheduling decision. According to Marion Bartoli on ‘RMC Sports,’ the 24-time Grand Slam champion was unhappy with the postponement, as he had hoped to face Korda while the American was dealing with a wrist injury. Bartoli explained that Djokovic had already voiced his concerns about the scheduling to tournament director James Blake before the decision was finalized.
The winner of the Djokovic-Korda clash will meet Dimitrov in the first semifinal tomorrow. The Bulgarian veteran, who emerged victorious against Cerundolo after an intense battle, sustained an injury late in the match and did not give any post-match interviews. His condition remains uncertain, but he is expected to push through in an attempt to reach his second consecutive Miami Open final, having finished as runner-up to Jannik Sinner in 2024.