Der Serbe konnte sich zwar nicht seinen 100. Karrieretitel sichern, zeigte sich aber in der Niederlage souverän.

Mensik posted an unbeaten 7-0 record in tiebreaks in Miami, adding two more to defeat his idol Djokovic for his first-ever title.

Djokovic says he surprised himself with his ability to navigate the tough playing conditions in the Miami Open semifinals.