Novak Djokovic has made history by becoming the oldest player to reach the semi-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event. At 37 years and 10 months, he surpassed Roger Federer’s previous record of 37 years and 7 months, set during the 2019 Miami Open.
Djokovic achieved this milestone at the 2025 Miami Open with a commanding 6-3, 7-6(4) victory over American Sebastian Korda in the quarter-finals. He then continued his impressive run by defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in the semi-finals, bringing him within one win of his 100th career singles title and a record-breaking seventh Miami Open trophy.
In the final, Djokovic is set to face 19-year-old Czech player Jakub Mensik, who has made headlines by reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 final. This match-up not only highlights Djokovic’s enduring excellence but also showcases the emergence of new talent on the ATP Tour.
Throughout the tournament, Djokovic has displayed exceptional form, particularly with his serve, achieving an 87% first-serve success rate against Dimitrov—a personal best in his career.
As he prepares for the final, Djokovic stands on the brink of joining tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the exclusive club of players with at least 100 career titles. A victory would further cement his legacy as one of the sport’s greatest cham
pions.