In a thrilling display of tennis brilliance, Novak Djokovic has just surpassed Rafael Nadal in ATP Masters 1000 wins at the Miami Open! The six-time Miami Open champion dazzled fans with a dominant 6-1, 7-6(1) victory over Argentine lucky loser Camilo Ugo Carabelli, carving another milestone into his legendary career 🎾.
Starting the tournament with 409 Masters 1000 wins, the Serbian star was only one win away from matching his long-time rival. With two wins in Miami, he not only tied the record but broke it, solidifying his spot at the top of the all-time list.
"I'm honored to have another milestone, another record broken," Djokovic shared, reflecting on nearly 20 years since his first Masters 1000 title in Paris back in 2005. Now, while eyeing a record seventh Miami title, he gears up to face Lorenzo Musetti, following the Italian 15th seed's win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Meanwhile, on the women’s side, Poland's Iga Swiatek lit up the court with a 7-6(2), 6-1 victory over Belgium's Elise Mertens. Swiatek built an early 5-2 lead in the first set before overcoming a fierce comeback from Mertens, ultimately clinching the win in straight sets. This win marks her impressive achievement of reaching the last 16 at WTA 1000 events for 25 consecutive appearances—a true testament to her growing confidence and dynamic play.
Up next, Swiatek will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, who secured her spot with a win against Czech 15th seed Karolina Muchova. With such high stakes and breathtaking matches, the Miami Open continues to offer unforgettable moments and historic breakthroughs in the tennis world.
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