Novak Djokovic’s highly anticipated quarter-final match against Sebastian Korda at the Miami Open has been postponed, leaving tennis fans disappointed. The match, initially scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, was moved to Thursday due to a scheduling issue and ATP rules preventing matches from starting too late in the evening.
ATP Rule Causes Rescheduling
The primary reason for the postponement was an ATP rule that prohibits matches from beginning after 11:00 PM local time. Several matches on the center court that day extended to three sets and surpassed two hours of play. The match between Emma Raducanu and Jessica Pegula also ran long. Consequently, the Djokovic-Korda quarter-final could not commence before the curfew, leading to its rescheduling.
Frustration and Response
Fans who had waited for the Djokovic-Korda match were understandably frustrated when the announcement was made around 11:30 PM. To appease the crowd, organizers offered discounted tickets for the afternoon session on Thursday at $10. However, the announcement was met with boos from some fans.
Tournament Schedule
The ninth day of the Miami Open featured a packed schedule on the main Stadium Court, including matches such as Iga Swiatek vs. Alex Eala, Alexander Zverev vs. Arthur Fils, and Grigor Dimitrov vs. Francisco Cerundolo, in addition to the Raducanu-Pegula match. With several matches running longer than expected, the Djokovic-Korda match was pushed later into the evening.
Criticism of Organizers
Following the postponement, some criticism was directed at the organizers, with questions raised about why earlier matches weren’t moved to the Grandstand Court to avoid the scheduling conflict.
Djokovic’s Perspective
Djokovic is aiming for his seventh Miami title and his 100th career trophy. The postponement means he faces a tighter schedule. The winner of the Djokovic-Korda match will face Grigor Dimitrov, who won a three-set battle against Francisco Cerundolo.
Injury history
It’s worth noting that Djokovic has had injury concerns in the past. At the Adelaide International in January 2023, he experienced tightness in his left hamstring, requiring a medical timeout. However, he was able to continue playing and eventually won the tournament, defeating Korda in the final.
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