Novak Djokovic stays on course despite losing focus, Kyle Edmund to meet John Isner
World No 1 Novak Djokovic overcame a second-set wobble against Federico Delbonis to book his place in the last 16 of the Miami Open.
The Serb, who is looking for his seventh Miami title, made a solid start at the Hard Rock Stadium before losing his way in the second set. However, he pulled it together in the decider and ran away with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 win.
Djokovic admitted after the match that he lost his way a bit.
“To be honest, I lost my focus,” he said. “I should have done better I think mentally than I have done at the end of the first two sets.
“I managed to really play well last couple games of first set, go up a break, put myself in front, then I played a couple of really bad service games. Credit to Federico, he stepped in.”
Next up is Roberto Bautista Agut after the Spaniard beat Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-4.
American John Isner’s hopes of successfully defending his title are still alive after he claimed a solid 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
“I did a lot of things well today,” Isner said. “I played a good first set, even though I didn’t start it off well. In the second, it wasn’t quite as clean. I’ll talk to my coach and try to iron things out. But I’m into the Round of 16 of a big tournament and I’m happy.
“Playing him on clay is a different animal, but I learned a few things from Rome last year. There were many tactical things that I needed to change. I did that today.”
He will face British No 1 Kyle Edmund for a place in the quarter-final after the world No 22 saw off Milos Raonic with a comprehensive 6-4, 6-4 win.
Winning in style 😎@kyle8edmund d. Raonic 6-4 6-4 and will face reigning champion John Isner in R4#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/6R36FLDQ2Q
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 24, 2019
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
ATP Tour
Jannik Sinner makes revealing comment on his eyesight after Miami Open win
Jannik Sinner opened up on his use of contact lenses on court.
-
Tennis News
Martina Navratilova serves up a desperate verdict on Andy Murray’s comeback hopes
Andy Murray is likely to have to wait several days to learn how long he will be sidelined for by the ankle injury he suffered in Miami.
-
Tennis News
Jannik Sinner reveals he has been having Call of Duty sessions with Italian football hero
Jannik Sinner has had some high-profile gaming clashes with Italy’s No 1 goalkeeper.
-
Tennis News
Former British No 1 offers up a theory to explain Novak Djokovic’s shock announcement
Has Novak Djokovic lined up a new coach following his decision to part ways with Goran Ivanisevic?
-
ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic’s bombshell announcement fuels growing doubts over his tennis future
Speculation swirling over Novak Djokovic’s long-term future in tennis after his shock move.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic’s final moments of dominance were hard to spot – can he reclaim his crown?
Novak Djokovic’s reign as the king of men’s tennis appeared to be set to run and run – but the mood has changed.
-
WTA Tour
Victoria Azarenka used ‘parenting techniques’ to cope with Miami Open technical meltdown
Victoria Azarenka’s latest match was held up as the line-calling technology broke down – and she was not impressed.
-
Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz makes Jannik Sinner confession during Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rivalry comparison
“I hope it will allow me to get the best out of myself … seeing the standard he sets.”
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic 3.0: Tennis great’s latest re-invention already underway with ruthless coaching move
The innovation doesn’t stop with Novak Djokovic.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic announces shock departure of long-term coach – ‘Thanks for everything my friend’
Did anyone see that Novak Djokovic coaching bombshell coming?