Djokovic Triumphs Over Ugo Carabelli in Miami Open Thriller: Advances to Last 16

Novak Djokovic secures a hard-fought victory against Camilo Ugo Carabelli to reach the Miami Open last 16, setting a record 411 ATP Masters 1000 wins.

Novak Djokovic showcased his trademark resilience at the Miami Open, overcoming a spirited challenge from Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli (6-1, 7-6[7-1]) to advance to the tournament's last 16. The Serbian legend, competing in Miami for the first time since 2019, demonstrated why he remains one of tennis' greatest competitors.

Match Highlights

  • First Set Dominance: Djokovic blitzed through the opener in just 34 minutes with precise serving and aggressive baseline play.
  • Second Set Drama: World No. 65 Ugo Carabelli fought back fiercely, breaking Djokovic early and forcing a tie-break before the 24-time Grand Slam champion closed it out 7-1.

Historic Milestone

With this win, Djokovic notched his 411th ATP Masters 1000 victory, surpassing Rafael Nadal for the all-time record. The 37-year-old now sets his sights on a seventh Miami title, facing Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the next round.

Other Key Results

  • Sebastian Korda stunned ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (7-6[7-4], 6-3).
  • Grigor Dimitrov edged Karen Khachanov in a three-set battle (6-7[3-7], 6-4, 7-5).

Next Match Watch: Djokovic vs. Musetti promises to deliver high-octane tennis, with the Serb aiming to extend his dominance on hard courts.

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