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Djokovic Advances in Miami Open with Victory Over Carabelli

Novak Djokovic has successfully progressed to the round of 16 at the Miami Open, overcoming Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (7-1). The match showcased Djokovic’s seasoned skills, particularly in the early stages where he secured the first set in a mere 34 minutes.

As the fourth seed in the tournament, Djokovic initially seemed poised for a straightforward win. He broke Carabelli’s serve early in the second set, suggesting a continuation of his dominant form. However, the Argentine, ranked 65th in the world, displayed tenacity and resilience by breaking back immediately, leading to a tense tie-break.

In this final phase of the match, the 24-time Grand Slam champion reaffirmed his superiority and decisively clinched the tie-break 7-1, ensuring his place in the next round.

This victory marks Djokovic’s 411th win in ATP Masters 1000 events, surpassing Rafael Nadal to become the all-time leader in this category. At 37 years old, he is on a quest for his seventh title at the Miami Open.

Next, Djokovic is set to face Lorenzo Musetti, who advanced by defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

In other notable matches, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, the ninth seed, was eliminated by American 24th seed Sebastian Korda, falling 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Meanwhile, Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov triumphed over Russian player Karen Khachanov with a score of 6-7 (7-3), 6-4, 7-5.

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