Novak Djokovic’s bid for more tennis history was delayed last night as he prepared to take on Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final.
Djokovic, 37, is one win away from the 100th title of his career, as well as a record-extending 41st ATP Masters crown and seventh Miami Open trophy in Florida.
He will face 19-year-old rising star Mensik, who is through to his first final at this level after defeating third seed Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals.
Djokovic has been bidding to join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in the ‘century club’ ever since winning his 99th singles title at the Paris Olympics last July.
The men’s final was scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time (3pm local) but play has was suspended due to rain and lightning in Miami.
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Djokovic vs Mensik LIVE: Miami Open latest score and updates
- Novak Djokovic bids for 100th career title in Miami Open final
- Final was due to start at 8pm (UK time) but play suspended due to rain
- He takes on 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik in final
- Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in ‘100 club’
- The 37-year-old won his 99th title in last summer’s Paris Olympics
Miami Open update: Play suspended again
22:49 , Jamie Braidwood
Almost as soon as Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider stepped out on to court, the heavens opened once again in Miami. We’re set for another delay and we’ll leave our coverage here with the men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik still a few hours away, if it’s played at all on Sunday in Florida.
Miami Open update: Play set to resume
22:27 , Jamie Braidwood
There is activity at the Hard Rock Stadium and play is set to resume in the next few minutes, starting with the women’s doubles final.
The match between the pair of Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider and opponents Miyu Kato and Cristina Bucsa was suspended at 3-0 in the first set.
If the weather holds, which looks to be brighter now in Miami, then Djokovic and Mensik would take to court after the conclusion of the doubles.
Miami Open suspended: No play before 10:00pm
21:00 , Jamie Braidwood
An update from the Miami Open says there will be no play before 10:00pm UK time due to the weather – and that may be optimistic.
However, there is the women’s doubles final to complete before Djokovic and Mensik are scheduled to take to court.
Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider were 3-0 up against Miyu Kato and Cristina Bucșa before that was suspended.
That’s assuming it is resumed on the Hard Rock Stadium Court once play gets back underway.
Miami Open play suspended due to rain
19:57 , Jamie Braidwood
Play at the Miami Open has been suspended due to rain.
An update just after 2:10pm local time (7:10 UK time) also said there was also lightning in the area.
The final between Djokovic and Mensik will not be starting on time as we await updates.
Jakub Mensik on ‘incredible’ Miami Open final against Djokovic
19:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik have only met once before, with Djokovic winning in three sets in the Shanghai quarter-finals late last year.
The Czech teenager, 19, is playing in his first ATP Masters 1000 title and, at 54 in the world, is the third-lowest ranked finalist in the tournament’s history.
He defeated Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals and defeated Britain’s Jack Draper, the Indian Wells champion and World No 7, in the opening round.
Ahead of facing Djokovic, he said: “It feels incredible. For me it was a dream to play against [Djokovic] in Shanghai. For now it’s a bit different. I am a better player now and I’m going to enjoy and it’s going to be really exciting.”
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Jessica Pegula to win Miami Open
19:48 , Jamie Braidwood
An imperious Aryna Sabalenka made it third time lucky in big finals in 2025 as she swept aside fourth seed Jessica Pegula to claim the Miami Open title for the first time.
Sabalenka lost out to Madison Keys in the Australian Open decider and teenager Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells two weeks ago but proved too strong for the American in Florida and capped off a brilliant week in which she did not drop a set.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Jessica Pegula to win Miami Open title
Djokovic also looking to make ATP Masters history
19:41 , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic is also chasing a record-breaking seventh Miami Open title, a record he currently shares with Andre Agassi.
In Miami, he passed Rafael Nadal and now has the most ATP Masters victories, with 414. He has won a record 40 ATP Masters titles, with a shot at his 41st today.
Djokovic’s route to Miami Open final
19:36 , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic’s run to the Miami Open final came after three consecutive defeats – to Zverev in the Australian Open semis, and then exits to Matteo Berrettini in Doha and Botic van de Zandschulp in Indian Wells.
Round of 64: vs Rinky Hijikata 6-0 7-6
Round of 32: vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-1 7-6
Round of 16: vs Lorenzo Musetti (15) – 6-2 6-2
Quarter-final: vs Sebastian Korda (24) – 6-3 7-6
Semi-final: vs Grigor Dimitrov (14) – 6-2 6-3
Final: vs Jakub Mensik
What has Djokovic said ahead of the Miami Open final?
19:26 , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic on his pursuit of his 100th title.
“Ever since I won my 99th, which was the Olympic Games in Paris, I’ve been playing with the prospect of winning the special hundred titles
“I played finals of Shanghai. I was close there. Semi-finals of Australia. Then been trying to find that necessary and much-needed level of tennis that will put me in a position to fight for a trophy, a big trophy.
“That’s what I’ve been doing this week. I’ve been very happy with the way I prepared for the tournament, the way I’ve been playing. I haven’t dropped a set. It’s a great opportunity.”
Djokovic’s last title came in the Paris Olympics
19:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic has been ‘stuck’ on 99 career titles since defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Olympics final in July.
Djokovic reached the Shanghai final a couple of month later but was defeated by Jannik Sinner.
He also reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open at the start of the year but retired after a set against Alexander Zverev.
More history on the line for Novak Djokovic
19:06 , Jamie Braidwood
As Novak Djokovic bids to win his 100th title in the Miami Open final, he is looking to become just the third man to reach that landmark.
Roger Federer won his 100th title at the age of 37 in March 2019 – defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Dubai final – and he would finish on 103.
He joined American Jimmy Connors in the 100-club, although it looks like Connors overall record of 109 will be safe for some time.
How can I watch it?
19:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the action from Florida on Sky Sports Tennis, the British broadcast partner of the ATP and WTA Tour. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
When is Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik?
19:01 , Jamie Braidwood
The Miami Open final gets underway at 8pm BST (UK time) on Sunday 30 March. It’s a 3pm local time start in Miami.
Good evening
19:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic is one win away from his 100th career title as he faces teeanger Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final.
Djokovic, 37, can join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in the century club, having won his 99th title in the Olympics final last July.
The Serbian is also aiming to win his 41st ATP Masters title, which would break a tie with Andre Agassi for the most ever at that level, and his seventh Miami Open title.
He will face 19-year-old rising star Mensik, who is through to his first final at this level. The Czech defeated third seed Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals.
Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik start time and how to watch Miami Open final
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