Djoko closes in on his magic 100th title

Novak Djokovic moved to within one victory of his record 100th career title, with the Serb hammering out a 6-2, 6-3 defeat of longtime rival Grigor Dimitrov on Friday to reach the final at the Miami Masters.

Former world No. 1 Djokovic, holder of the record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, will join Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109) in the 100 club if he can win the South Florida title match in 48 hours.

Djokoivic reached the Sunday final without losing a set in south Florida; he has now defeated Dimitrov in 13 of their 14 career meetings.

The 37-year-old Serb had a match point chance in the penultimate game on his opponent’s serve, which Dimitrov saved with a crisp service winner.

But Djokovic wrapped up victory a game later after 69 minutes to keep his eye on the prize as he reached his eighth Miami final and his first here in ine years.

He will be competing in his 60th masters 1000 final after his first 18 years ago in Indian Wells.

The winner again credited his serve with paving the way to victory as he finished with just five unforced errors.

Djokovic was watched in the stands by Argentine football legend Lionel Messi.

“I think it’s my firs time playing live in front of him,” the winner, who called his serve “the highlight of the match.” said.

“Serving well makes my life so much easier on court.”

Djokovic said that since winning his last title at the Paris Olympic last summer. he has been concentrating on cracking his trophy century.

“I’ve known at every tournament since then that I’m going for 100. Hopefully, I’ll achieve that on Sunday.

“My tennis now is as good as it’s been in a long time

Main photo:- Novak Djokovic reaches Miami Final – by ISF Ltd