Miami Open: Djokovic Surpasses Nadal's ATP Masters 1000 Wins Record
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Synopsis
On March 24, Novak Djokovic achieved a remarkable feat at the Miami Open by winning his 411th ATP Masters 1000 match, overtaking Rafael Nadal's previous record. This victory came after defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli in an impressive third-round performance.
Key Takeaways
- Djokovic's 411th ATP Masters 1000 win
- Surpassed Nadal's previous record
- Dominant victory over Camilo Ugo Carabelli
- Chasing seventh Miami Open title
- Holds record for most titles at Masters 1000 level
Miami, March 24 (NationPress) Novak Djokovic achieved a historic milestone by securing his 411th ATP Masters 1000 match victory at the Miami Open, surpassing Rafael Nadal's record. The 24-time Grand Slam champion triumphed over Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina with a dominant score of 6-1, 6-0 in the third round.
Entering the tournament with 409 Masters 1000 wins, Djokovic was just one victory shy of his long-time rival. He previously matched Nadal’s record after defeating Rinki Hijikata in the opening round.
With the most titles (40), finals (59), and semi-finals (78) in Masters 1000 history, Djokovic has now moved ahead of Nadal for total match wins (410), achieving his 411th victory since the series began in 1990.
"I’m honoured to have another milestone, another record broken. There’s always something on the line pretty much every time I play, and of course that motivates me to do well at tournaments," Djokovic expressed.
His 411th win comes nearly 20 years after his inaugural match victory at a Masters 1000 event, which took place in Paris in 2005 against Victor Hanescu.
The 37-year-old has since amassed an impressive 40 Masters 1000 titles, with his first victory occurring in Miami in 2007. In 2018, he became the sole player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. By 2020, he had claimed each event at least twice, holding a record of 411-91 at Masters 1000 competitions, according to the ATP Win/Loss Index.
Now, the seasoned Serbian is aiming for his seventh Miami Open title, which would break the record previously held by Andre Agassi. He is set to face another young talent, Lorenzo Musetti, a 23-year-old Italian and the 15th seed, in the round of 16.
Djokovic is also on the hunt for his first Masters 1000 title since his victory in Paris in 2023.
