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 Nadal’s record with his 410th ATP Masters 1000 win. Meanwhile, defending champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock exit, losing 6-2, 6-3 to Spain’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
Miami Open Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, gestures after winning his match against Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Miami Open Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
Miami Open Tennis: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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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.

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Miami Open Tennis Tournament: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
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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.

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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.

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Tennis Tournament: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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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.

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Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata
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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.

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Miami Open Tennis: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
Miami Open Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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Rinky Hijikata, of Australia, serves to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Miami Open Tennis Tournament: Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic
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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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