Reigning Miami Open champion Novak Djokovic had a tough fourth-round match but eventually beat Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in three sets to reach the quarter-finals. Dolgopolov won the first set on a tie-break and then had a 4-2 lead in the second set but Djokovic fought back and won 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 6-0.
The current world number one will face David Ferrer in the quarter finals after the Spaniard defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7-5) 6-0 in the fourth round. On the same day Andy Murray recorded his 500th career win, 6-4 3-6 6-3 against South African Kevin Anderson
"I was literally a game or two from losing the match. I'm just happy to be able to bounce back," Djokovic said after the fourth-round match. "These particular matches do help me in a certain way mentally to gain that confidence and self-belief in a way that I never give up and battle till the last point, and it sends a message to the other players, as well.”
Novak Djokovic is 4/7 at Bet365 to win the Miami Open once again.
sharpe 8 years ago
Novak Djokovic wins in a dramatic fashion against Alexandr Dolgopolov in three sets, although the last one was not so even but he will face another tough opponent in the next round in the face of David Ferrer and the most important for Nole will be a good rest after the tough victory.
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seculla 8 years ago
This man is really a "machine". I've watched his match against Dolgopolov. Nothing was on his side. He looses so much points unlucky and after loosing a lot of them everything turned against him. Even his arm, he wasn't able to hit anything good. But that was until 1:0 in sets and 4:1 in gems for Dolgopolov. And than when...
This man is really a "machine". I've watched his match against Dolgopolov. Nothing was on his side. He looses so much points unlucky and after loosing a lot of them everything turned against him. Even his arm, he wasn't able to hit anything good. But that was until 1:0 in sets and 4:1 in gems for Dolgopolov. And than when they stepped on the field after mini break between two gems, that looked like there was another man playing against Dolgopolov. I'm big fan of Djokovic, and I wish him to win the title in Miami and stay at first place on ATP list sooo long. :)
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Shumar4life 8 years ago
He is apsolutely one of the main stars today, and the best player on the world in this sport. He has sometimes black moments, like he did against Simon, but he has more quality than this player, and he can show that in every moment. His great rivals, Murray Federrer and Nadal are also good, but in this moment he is simply...
He is apsolutely one of the main stars today, and the best player on the world in this sport. He has sometimes black moments, like he did against Simon, but he has more quality than this player, and he can show that in every moment. His great rivals, Murray Federrer and Nadal are also good, but in this moment he is simply better then others
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Johnajax 8 years ago
Novak Djokovic have a lot of mental strength and that is reason why he come backs in this match against Dolgopolov. Now he play against Ferrer and I think if he win this match that he will win again in Miami. I think that he won't have any problems against Ferrer, he will enter in this match with more focus and I think...
Novak Djokovic have a lot of mental strength and that is reason why he come backs in this match against Dolgopolov. Now he play against Ferrer and I think if he win this match that he will win again in Miami. I think that he won't have any problems against Ferrer, he will enter in this match with more focus and I think that he will win without lost set.
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