Novak Djokovic makes tennis history after beating Grigor Dimitrov to reach the Miami Open final

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Novak Djokovic stormed into the Miami Open final with a comprehensive win over Grigor Dimitrov.

The Serbian is enjoying a welcome return to form following three successive defeats prior to arriving in Florida.

In complete contrast, the 37-year-old has looked very dangerous and he has yet to drop a set during the tournament.

Now Djokovic is just two sets away from winning the 100th title of his career and a record seventh at the Miami Open.

Novak Djokovic makes history after reaching Miami Open final

Novak Djokovic wasted little time returning to the Miami Open championship match.

In Friday’s semi-final he faced a familiar foe in Grigor Dimitrov, who came back from a set down to win his quarter-final against Frederico Cerundolo.

The Bulgarian struggled physically and Dimitrov needed to be assisted off the court once the match had concluded. 

He could not match Djokovic’s level and he claimed just five games as the former World number one surged into the final.

Following his victory, Djokovic made history by becoming the oldest player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final, breaking Roger Federer’s record from 2019.

He has also equalled the Swiss Maestro with the most consecutive seasons reaching at least one final at 20.

What did Novak Djokovic say about going for a 100th ATP title?

Djokovic claimed the 99th title of his illustrious career when he claimed the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.

This is the only title he has won since beating Daniil Medvedev to win his 24th major at the 2023 US Open.

Now Djokovic has a golden opportunity to reach triple figures in titles won and he is relishing the challenge of facing Jakub Mensik in Sunday’s final.

“Ever since I won my 99th, which was the Olympic Games in Paris, I’ve been playing with the prospect of winning the special hundred titles,” Djokovic said.

“I played the finals in Shanghai. I was close there. Semi-finals of Australia. Then I’ve been trying to find that necessary and much-needed level of tennis that will put me in a position to fight for a trophy, a big trophy.

“That’s what I’ve been doing this week. I’ve been very happy with the way I prepared for the tournament, the way I’ve been playing. I haven’t dropped a set. It’s a great opportunity. Let’s see what happens in two days.”