Alcaraz flop in Miami: Djokovic draws level with Nadal!

The tennis world is shocked: Carlos Alcaraz, the young superstar from Spain, had to withdraw from the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami in the second round. The 21-year-old, seeded second, surprisingly lost to Belgian veteran David Goffin 5:7, 6:4, 3:6. Alcaraz himself was disappointed after the defeat and spoke of a “low level” of his performance. “I didn't play well and my legs were heavier,” admitted the Spanish world number three, adding that he felt physically unfit and unsafe. Similar weaknesses became apparent last week at Indian Wells when he fought against Jack Draper in the semifinals and delivered one of the worst sets of his career SPORT1 reported.

Djokovic shines in Miami

In contrast to Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic showed an impressive performance and secured a place in the third round. The Serbian Grand Slam record winner convincingly defeated the Australian Rinky Hijikata 6:0, 7:6 (7:1). With this victory, Djokovic drew level with Rafael Nadal by celebrating his 410th Master 1000 victory and now shares Nadal's record.

Djokovic, the six-time Miami winner, said he wanted to show himself and his opponents that he can continue to play at the highest level. This performance is particularly notable given that Djokovic previously had early exits in Doha and Indian Wells. In the next round the Serb will face Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli as Alcaraz faces a critical phase in his career as laola1.at reported.