Novak Djokovic reveals the key element in his Miami win over Sebastian

Novak Djokovic liked how he served against Sebastian Korda in the Miami Masters quarter-final! The Serb defeated the American 6-3, 7-6 in an hour and 22 minutes for a place in the last four, remaining on the course toward his 100th ATP title.

Speaking about his victory, Djokovic mentioned his initial shot as the leading element that carried him through against a challenging opponent. The Serb hit 23 service winners, finishing many crucial points with his serve alone, which always helps. 

The veteran served at 83% and suffered one break from the only chance offered to his opponent at the beginning of the second set. 

That one meant A LOT 🔥

Novak Djokovic defeated Sebastian Korda in the Quarter final and claimed his 99th win between the Indian Wells and Miami Open. 🇺🇸

He has only lost 18 times at these two tournaments. 😮 pic.twitter.com/H3n3a2MBg2

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) March 28, 2025

Novak had the upper hand in the opening set. He suffered an early break in the second set and brought it back at the last moment at 3-5. The more experienced player played well in the tie break to reach his eighth Miami Masters semi-final.

Djokovic took 13 points more than Korda, building the advantage in service winners and from the baseline. The Serb provided five comfortable holds in the opening set. The six-time winner kept the pressure on the other side, and Korda fought well early on. 

Novak closed the seventh game with a service winner and made a push on the return in the next one. He tamed Sebastian’s initial shot and grabbed a break at love after the rival’s forehand error. The veteran served for the opener at 5-3. 

He held at love with a forehand down the line winner, taking 12 straight points and moving 6-3 up in 29 minutes. Korda held at the beginning of the second set and made a push on the return in the next one to create two break chances.