Novak Djokovic delivered an emphatic show to seal his place within the Miami Open closing with a straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
The 24-time grand slam champion wanted solely 69 minutes to safe a one-sided 6-2, 6-3 win towards his Bulgarian opponent. Djokovic, 37, is bidding to land his a hundredth profession title – and a report seventh in Miami – and his first since teaming up with Andy Murray as his coach.
Regardless of shedding his opening service recreation, Djokovic raced to the primary set in half-hour after producing solely two unforced errors. He by no means regarded at risk of shedding the second – lacking six first serves in all the match – as he booked his place in his eighth closing in Miami and his first since Shanghai in October.
Talking to Sky Sports activities after his last-four triumph, Djokovic mentioned: “It feels nice. I didn’t suppose I might beat my share of first serves from the previous match, however I did and that makes life simpler on the courtroom.
“It was difficult on the market at this time, the wind was swirling round and never constant, however I’ve not dropped a set on this match and I really feel nearly as good as I’ve because the Olympics final yr.”
Djokovic took his first Miami Open title in 2007 when he was 19 years outdated, however on Sunday he’ll play for a century of titles towards both Jakub Mensik or Taylor Fritz.
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