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Djokovic and Mensik Begin Historic Miami Open Final After 5.5-Hour Rain Delay

Novak Djokovic seeks his 100th ATP title while 19-year-old Jakub Mensik aims for a breakthrough victory in their generational clash.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 30: Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles final on the final day of the Miami Open Presented by Itau 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during the semifinals of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Mar 30, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Jakub Mensik (CZE)(L) hugs Novak Djokovic (SRB)(R) after their men's singles championship of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Miami Open final, delayed by 5.5 hours due to rain, began at 8:37 PM EDT on March 30, 2025.
  • Novak Djokovic is pursuing his 100th ATP career title, a milestone only achieved by Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the Open Era.
  • Jakub Mensik, 19, is competing in his first ATP Masters 1000 final after defeating three seeded players, including Taylor Fritz, en route to the final.
  • The match features an 18-year age gap, the largest in ATP Masters 1000 history, highlighting a generational clash between the 37-year-old legend and the Czech rising star.
  • The winner will not only claim the Miami Open title but also earn $1,124,380 in prize money, underscoring the high stakes of this historic showdown.