Novak Djokovic reaches the semifinal in Miami by beating a good Andy Murray.
The Serbian had finally his first “tricky” test in Miami to pass it in straight sets. Nole had a very solid performance to win the opening set breaking Murray at 0 in the very last game (7-5). In the second set the world no.2 had a lapse of concentration (ie he was broken) in the 5th game to then immediately break back Murray twice and win the 2nd set 6-3. Nole won 70 points vs. Murray’s 56. Math Stats
Nole: I was calmer in the important moments
Djokovic commented “In the second, even when I was broken, I felt like I still have chances and I still believe that I could win in straight sets,” said . I think I was calmer in the important moments where he wasn’t. He lost his composure, I think, and made unforced errors and allowed me to win.”
The semifinal vs. Nishikori
Nole will play a surprising Nishikori in the semifinal. The Japanese has upset Ferrer and Federer back to back after having defeated also Dimitrov in the 3rd round. Head to head is 1-1