Djokovic Shatters ATP Record at Miami Open with Historic Win

MIAMI, FL, USA — Novak Djokovic captured a historic win on March 23, 2025, at the Miami Open, marking his 411th ATP Masters 1000 match victory with a 6-1, 7-6 (1) performance against lucky loser Camilo Ugo Carabelli. This triumph elevated Djokovic above Rafael Nadal for the most Masters 1000 match wins ever, establishing a new benchmark in professional tennis.

After the match, Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, downplayed his pursuit of the top world ranking, focusing instead on winning major tournaments. “If it comes as a consequence of great results and titles that I win in a season, then that’s amazing. But that’s not my objective,” he stated. “My objective is to be able to play my best tennis at the Grand Slams and the tournaments where I participate.”

By winning against Carabelli, Djokovic continues his quest for a record seventh title at the Miami Open. His next opponent will be Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a tight three-set match. The atmosphere in Miami was electric as fans celebrated Djokovic’s achievements while eagerly anticipating his next contest.

In addition to Djokovic’s landmark victory, the women’s draw saw notable upsets as Australian Open champion Madison Keys was eliminated by Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala, who triumphed 6-4, 6-2. Eala, now 19, expressed her disbelief and delight after defeating the higher-ranked Keys, saying, “I knew I could win from the start but the chances were low given that she is a great player, but my belief and the trust I had in myself is what pushed me through.”

Former champion Iga Swiatek also advanced smoothly, defeating Belgian Elise Mertens 7-6 (2), 6-1, thus becoming the first player in history to reach the Round of 16 in 25 consecutive WTA 1000 events. “I’m happy that I got my level up in the tiebreaker. Overall, I’m happy with the performance and how I worked through some issues,” Swiatek commented after the match.

As the tournament progresses, fans are left wondering if Djokovic’s record-setting achievement will ignite a resurgence in his performance this season. With a new focus on the quality of his matches rather than rankings, the stage is set for the Serbian ace to reaffirm his dominance in Miami.