*400* MASTERS 1000 WINS❗ 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic has recorded the milestone 400th Masters 1000 win of his career with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over Aleksandar Vukic at Indian Wells. 💪🎉 Djokovic has the best winning percentage (82.3%) AND the most titles (40) in Masters 1000 history:
Novak DJOKOVIC triumphs in grueling match against Aleksandar VUKIC, securing a spot in Indian Wells third round
ATPSunday, 10 March 2024 at 02:38
Novak Djokovic fought to advance to the third round of Indian Wells after defeating Aleksander Vukic (No. 69) by 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. The Serbian achieved his 400th Masters 1000 triumph, making him the second player to reach this milestone, currently surpassed only by Rafael Nadal with 406.
The world No. 1 played his first match at Tennis Paradise since 2019 when he fell in the third round against Philipp Kohlschreiber.
The match started well for Djokovic, who secured an early break to lead 2-0. The Serbian did not give many opportunities from the service line and maintained his superiority without any problems. With a 4-2 advantage, he secured a second break and closed the set from his service at 6-2.
Nole had a 78% first serve compared to Vukic's mere 52%. Additionally, the 23-times Grand Slam champion won 60% of the points with the second serve, compared to Vukic's 29%.
In the beginning of the second set, the Australian had better luck in crucial points, securing a break in the second game and then saving three break points against his service to lead 3-0. The advantage did not last long for the world No. 69, and he paid the price for points played with the second serve, allowing Djokovic to recover the break.
It seemed that everything would be decided in the tie-break, but Vukic played an impeccable return game and clinched the second set 7-5.
In the third set, Djokovic showcased his No. 1 status and, without facing issues on his serve, maintained control. A break in the fifth game became the decisive advantage for 'Nole,' who capitalized on the tension in the closing moments of the match and secured one last break for a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory.
In the third round, he will face lucky loser Luca Nardi (No. 123), who entered following the withdrawal of Tomas Etcheverry (30th seed) and received a bye in the first round. Nardi comes after defeating Chinese Zhizhen Zhang (No. 50) by 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
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