Novak Djokovic (source of photo: x) Novak Djokovic stayed at his 100 course. The title of singles when he became the oldest player who entered the semifinals of ATP Masters 1000 on Thursday, after his commanding 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) over American Sebastian Kord on Thursday.
In the age of 37 and 10 months, Djokovice interrupted the record of Roger Federer of 37 years and 7 months.
The Serbian legend introduced control at the beginning of the match by providing advantageous benefits in the first set. Korda showed a remarkable determination in the second set by forcing the tie.
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The fourth deployed Djokovic, who watched his seventh title Miami Open and first since 2016, again demonstrated his superiority and closed the match with the decisive ace.
Djokovic, scheduled to compete against Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Friday, scheduled his triumph to his exceptional serving performance and earned 84% of his first service points.
“One word, serve. I served very well, probably the best serving, not only here, but in a long time,” he told reporters.
“Eleven aces when I needed to find the first portion. It makes life on the pitch easier when you feel your service. I needed it in the second set when I think Korda felt much better.”
Djokovic expressed satisfaction in re -obtaining his top form, because the triumph in Miami would mean a significant milestone – his 100. The title of singles. The potential success of the Grand Slam winner would add another remarkable performance to his famous career.
“I obviously play the best tennis I played for some time. It’s great to experience such tournaments and such a performance. It motivates me and encourages me to continue another,” he said.
The growing Czech star Jakub Mensik ensured the semi-final appearance of her girl with the defeat of Arthur Fils of France 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
Despite the remarkable victory of Fils against the first deployed Alexander Zverev, the previous day was unable to maintain the same level of performance against a talented 19 -year mensic.
The strong service of the high Czech player proved to be decisive against FILS, which seemed tired after its demanding three hundred competitions against Frances Tiafoe and Zverev.
Mensik created an initial advantage of 4-1, but FILS mounted a comeback, with a 20-year-old French player to force a break.
After the revival of Filsov’s revival, Mensik showed a steadfast consistency in the second set and secured the victory in 75 minutes.
World number 54 Mensik Another opponent will be the American third seed Taylor Fritz, who won from an intense competition against the Italian Matteo Berrettini, won 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5.
Although he faced what seemed to be a certain defeat in the second set-break on 6-3 down, Berrettini’s strong served and exceptional yields allowed him to expand the match to the final set. Berrettini successfully defended six match points in the second set.
The decisive set remained balanced when both players kept until Fritz, demonstrating a strong basic game, secured a break for 6-5 and then closed the match.
Pegula, Sabalenka meet in the final of women
Alexandra Eala, the rising star of the Philippines, closed her impressive Miami Open path along the hard fighting defeat Jessic Pegul in the semifinals on Thursday.
The fourth deployed American Pegula secured its place on Saturday’s final against the world number one Aryna Sabalenko with 7-6 (7/3) 5-7, 6-3 victories in an intense competition lasting 2 hours and 24 minutes.
In front of this tournament, 19 -year -old Eala, currently on 140, worldwide, secured only two main WTA wins.
Her remarkable Miami show included victory over three Grand Slam champions: Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and World number two IgA Swiatlek.
The Eala, which has achieved a remarkable distinction that it is a player with the lowest value to achieve the semifinals in the history of the tournament, showed exceptional skills and energy, while trying to continue to proceed.
Although Pegula gained an advantage with a break on the 3-1 lead in the second set, Eala responded with an immediate determination, which was proven by her self-confident pump and a resolute expression.
The second set witnessed several breaks for services, with Eala driving three breaks against the Pegula two. It is important that she kept calm to hold for 6-5 and secure the file.
The last set was an improved portion from both competitors, but the Ealy for Forehand turned out to be expensive when the American secured a major break at 5-3. Pegula then closed the match and showed the visible signs of relief in her victory.
Sabalenka secured her place in the finals commanding victory 6-2, 6-2 over Italy Jasmine Paolini.
The Belarusian completed its triumph against the sixth seed in just 71 minutes, and after the last runner in Indian Wells at the beginning of this month against Mirer Andreeva has now reached its first final in Miami.
“I am very happy with the level I played today. Of course I am very happy to be in my first Miami Open final,” Sabalenka said.
During her match, Sabalenka maintained a consistent lead with Paolini, while the score was only 1-1 in both sets. Her dominant performance included six aces and she successfully broke the Italian opponent’s portion on four occasions.
“I would definitely say that it was one of the best games in the season so far. I don’t know. I was so focused on myself, the things I had to do today. It seemed to me as if everything had happened to me smoothly,” she said.
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