Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.
Summary
Jakub Menšík, a 19-year-old from the Czech Republic, beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open men's singles final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (US local time; early 31 March in India). It was Menšík's first ATP title. Djokovic, 37, was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open title. The final was delayed by more than five and a half hours by rain. Menšík had nearly withdrawn before the tournament with a knee injury, and in Miami he beat three top-10 players: Djokovic, Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz.
Key facts
- Date
- 30 March 2025 (US local time), Miami Gardens, Florida
- Winner
- Jakub Menšík (Czech Republic), aged 19
- Score
- 7-6(4), 7-6(4) over Novak Djokovic
- Milestone
- Menšík's first ATP title
- Djokovic
- Denied a 100th career title and a 7th Miami title
- Delay
- Over 5½ hours due to rain
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who beat Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open 2025 men's singles final on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jakub Menšík
Jakub Menšík won 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for his first ATP title.
Losing the Miami Open 2025 final on 30 March 2025 denied Novak Djokovic which milestone?
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Correct answer: D — His 100th career title
Djokovic was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open title.