Novak Djokovic Shines, David Goffin Surprises Carlos Alcaraz at Miami Open 2025

March 23, 2025

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Novak Djokovic Shines, David Goffin Surprises Carlos Alcaraz at Miami Open 2025

The Miami Open 2025 kicked off with some big surprises and exciting wins on March 23, 2025. In the second round, Carlos Alcaraz lost to David Goffin from Belgium, while Novak Djokovic made a strong comeback by beating Rinky Hijikata from Australia. Meanwhile, Russia’s Mirra Andreeva kept her winning streak alive. Let’s break down what happened in these matches.

Goffin Upsets Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz, a young Spanish star, faced a tough day on the court. He played David Goffin and lost 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. The match went to three sets, and Goffin fought hard to win. In the final set, he hit a strong forehand shot that Alcaraz couldn’t reach, sliding across the court. That moment sealed the victory for Goffin on his second match point. For Alcaraz, it was a disappointing loss, especially since he won the Miami Open back in 2022. However, Goffin showed he can still challenge the top players with his smart and steady play.

Slay, David 🔥

The moment @David__Goffin stunned former champ Carlos Alcaraz for his 8th career Top-3 win! #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/oG8EeXw2kz

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 22, 2025

Novak Djokovic’s Big Return
On the other hand, Novak Djokovic had a great day. The six-time Miami Open champion returned to the tournament after missing it since 2019. He faced Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and won 6-0, 7-6(1). The first set was easy for Djokovic – he didn’t let Hijikata score a single game. The second set was closer, but Djokovic stayed calm and won the tiebreak 7-1. This victory was special because it marked his 410th win in ATP Masters 1000 events, tying him with Rafa Nadal for the most ever. After some tough losses earlier this year, Djokovic looked happy and confident. He’s now in the third round and aiming for another Miami title.

Andreeva Keeps Going Strong
Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva from Russia continued her amazing run. After winning the Indian Wells tournament earlier this month, she’s chasing what’s called a “Sunshine Double”—winning both Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back. In her match, she beat Veronika Kudermetova 6-0, 6-2. Andreeva didn’t give her opponent many chances, winning quickly and easily. At just 17 years old, she’s showing everyone she’s a rising star in tennis. Her next match will test if she can keep this winning form going.

These results shake things up at the Miami Open. For Alcaraz, the loss to Goffin is a bump in the road. He’ll need to bounce back in future tournaments. However, Goffin’s win proves he can still surprise the big names. He’ll face Brandon Nakashima next, who also won his second-round match. For Djokovic, this win is a fresh start after a rough patch. He’s now tied with Nadal for a huge record, and fans are excited to see how far he can go in Miami. Plus, Andreeva’s strong play adds more thrill to the women’s side of the tournament.

As the Miami Open moves forward, these matches set the stage for more action. Djokovic’s return gives hope to his fans, while Goffin’s upset shows that anything can happen in tennis. Andreeva’s chase for the “Sunshine Double” keeps everyone watching. With more rounds to come, the tournament promises plenty of excitement. Whether it’s veterans like Djokovic or young stars like Andreeva, the Miami Open 2025 is already delivering big moments.