MIAMI, March 18, 2025 – Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic continues to redefine greatness, securing his 411th ATP Masters 1000 match victory with a commanding 6-1, 7-6(1) third-round win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli at the Miami Open on Sunday.
The victory moves Djokovic closer to a monumental 100th career singles title, reinforcing his legacy as one of the sport’s greatest.
Djokovic’s Perspective on Rankings vs. Titles
At 37 years old, Djokovic remains a dominant force in tennis but insists that reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking is no longer his top priority.
- “If it comes as a consequence of great results and titles that I win in a season, then that’s amazing. But that’s not my objective,” Djokovic said.
- “My focus is on playing my best tennis at Grand Slams and major tournaments. My schedule is adjusted—I’m not chasing ranking points.”
Chasing Tennis Immortality
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, now sits third in all-time singles titles with 98, behind only:
- Jimmy Connors (109 titles)
- Roger Federer (103 titles)
- “It would be amazing to get to that record,” Djokovic admitted.
- “Connors is someone I truly admire and respect. He has always been very supportive of me in public.”
How Long Will Djokovic Continue?
With over 400 weeks as world No. 1, Djokovic acknowledges that breaking Connors’ record may be more difficult now than in previous years.
- “I’ll take it step by step,” he said. “I don’t know how long I’ll compete, but I still enjoy myself when I play well.”
As Djokovic advances in Miami, his hunger for big titles remains intact, proving that his era of dominance is far from over.
