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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic reaches final with emphatic win over Grigor Dimitrov as Lionel Messi watches on

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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic reaches final with emphatic win over Grigor Dimitrov as Lionel Messi watches on
Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory

With Lionel Messi watching from a suite, Novak Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium.

The fourth-seeded Djokovic is trying for his seventh Miami Open title in his first appearance in the event since 2019. The 37-year-old Djokovic, who won six times at the tournament’s previous venue at Key Biscayne, also is going for his 100th professional title.

Djokovic was a late withdrawal last year after losing his second match at Indian Wells and deciding he needed time off to be with his family.

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