Djokovic Dominates Miami Open: Advances to Third Round with Convincing Victory

Novak Djokovic showcased his mastery on the court with a resounding win over Australia's Rinky Hijikata at the Miami Open, advancing to the third round in straight sets. The Serbian, currently seeded fourth, delivered a near-flawless performance, winning 6-0, 7-6 (7-1) in just over 80 minutes.

Djokovic, who received a first-round bye, stormed through the opening set without dropping a single game, demonstrating his tactical precision and dominance. While the second set posed a slightly greater challenge, Djokovic's experience and composure shone through in the tie-break, securing his place in the next round.

Match Highlights:

• First Set: Djokovic dominated from the outset, breaking Hijikata in the second game and sealing the set in just 28 minutes.
• Second Set: Hijikata showed resilience, pushing Djokovic to a tie-break. However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion controlled the tie-break, winning it decisively 7-1.

Speaking after the match, Djokovic expressed satisfaction with his performance: "I was playing really well, on a very high level from the beginning. I knew exactly what I wanted to do tactically. It's just the first match, but the way I felt on the court is really encouraging."

In other Miami Open results:

• Former champion Daniil Medvedev suffered an upset, losing to Spain's Jaume Munar 6-2, 6-3.
• Casper Ruud staged a comeback to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. So far, Djokovic, aiming for his seventh title in Miami, continues to be a formidable contender in the tournament.