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Novak Djokovic Reflects on Unexpected Miami Open Final Loss Photograph: (X)
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has opened up on his Miami Open 2025 final loss. Notably, the star player played his 142nd career final but still aims to hunt for his 100th ATP title. The Serbian ace last won the title in the Paris Olympics, where he clinched the gold medal after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the summit clash, which marks his 99th ATP title win. In addition, the star player has already had six Miami titles to his name but failed to capture his seventh title.
After that, the 37-year-old legend acknowledged that this was a surreal moment for the 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, who had thwarted him in the final thriller. The six-time Miami champion admitted that the Czech star was much better than him and delivered great serves that baffled him in both sets, despite forcing the game into a tie-breaker. Djokovic stated that Mensik was extremely focused and was mentally well, which allowed him to hold an edge over them.
“I don’t wanna talk too much. This is Jakub’s moment… & a moment for his team and family. Congratulations. Unbelievable tournament. First of many. It hurts me to admit it but you were better. In the clutch moments, you delivered the goods. Unbelievable serving. Just a Phenomenal effort mentally to stay in the difficult moments. For a young player like yourself this is a great feature," Novak Djokovic said after losing the game.
Novak Djokovic after losing to Mensik in Miami final
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 31, 2025
“I don’t wanna talk too much. This is Jakub’s moment… & a moment for his team and family. Congratulations. Unbelievable tournament. First of many. It hurts me to admit it but you were better. In the clutch moments you… pic.twitter.com/p7RF8X4VYd
Novak Djokovic's stellar tennis comeback!
Despite not winning the title, the fans were pleased to see him regain his old form. He had a fine start to the year. Djokovic made it to the Australian Open 2025 semi-finals before sustaining a knee injury. After that, he faced a huge backlash from the crowd after losing in the opening rounds of the Indian Wells 2025 and Qatar Open 2025. However, his comeback in the Miami Open 2025 was remarkable.