Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, gestures after winning his match against Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Shines On Return, Daniil Medvedev Suffers Shock Exit
Novak Djokovic made a commanding return to the Miami Open, easing past Rinky Hijikata 6-0, 7-6 (1) to reach the third round. Playing his first match at the event since 2019, the six-time champion cruised through the opening set in just 27 minutes before sealing victory in a tiebreak, tying Rafael Nadal바카라™s record with his 410th ATP Masters 1000 win. Meanwhile, defending champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock exit, losing 6-2, 6-3 to Spain바카라™s Jaume Munar. Casper Ruud and Grigor Dimitrov advanced, while Nick Kyrgios, fresh off his first win since 2022, was outclassed 7-6 (3), 6-0 by Karen Khachanov. Later, No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz was set to face David Goffin.
Miami Open Tennis: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, left, shakes hands with Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, right, after winning their match during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, waves to the crowd after defeating Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open Tennis Tournament: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
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Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, eyes a return to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, hits a return to Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Tennis Tournament: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, follows through on a return to Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
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Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, serves to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves to Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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