Novak Djokovic did not make a good start to the 2014 season, at least by his standards. The Serb changed that in March during his favorite ‘Sunshine double,’ playing at a high level and beating his great rivals in two finals.
After conquering Indian Wells over Roger Federer, Novak met Rafael Nadal in the Miami Open final. Novak beat Rafa 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 24 minutes for his 18th Masters 1000 title, leaving Andre Agassi on 17. The Serb grabbed the seventh triumph in the last nine encounters on hard courts against the Spaniard.
Djokovic earned it after hitting more winners and fewer unforced errors, controlling the pace with a sharp display on both serve and return. Nadal was powerless against the sheer power of Djokovic’s shots. He fell behind in the shortest, mid-range and most extended rallies to finish runner-up for the fourth time in Miami in the last nine years, still seeking the elusive Florida crown!
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in the 2014 Miami final.
Both players served at 71%, and Novak drew the most from that. The Serb lost 11 points on serve and repelled the only break point to keep the pressure on the other side.
Nadal dropped 44% of the points behind the initial shot, playing against four break chances and suffering three breaks to propel Djokovic…
