Djokovic makes winning Miami return, Swiatek into third round
Novak Djokovic returned to the Miami Open after a long absence and secured a victory against Rinky Hijikata, tying Rafa Nadal for the most ATP Masters 1000 match wins. Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round after defeating Caroline Garcia. Other notable matches included Carlos Alcaraz's loss to David Goffin and Mirra Andreeva's continued success in the women's draw.
Key Points
Novak Djokovic defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-0, 7-6(1) in his first Miami Open match since 2019, marking his 410th ATP Masters 1000 match win, tying him with Rafa Nadal.
Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round by defeating Caroline Garcia 6-2, 7-5 and will face Elise Mertens next.
Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by David Goffin in the second round with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
Mirra Andreeva, fresh off her Indian Wells victory, won her Miami Open debut match against Veronika Kudermetova 6-0, 6-2 and will next face Amanda Anisimova.
Other notable results included Daniil Medvedev's loss to Jaume Munar, Casper Ruud and Grigor Dimitrov advancing, and Emma Raducanu winning a three-set match against Emma Navarro.
