Alcaraz and Djokovic are finally in different quarters—but how much does it matter now?
As far as draws go, the Spaniard and the Serb have haven’t been able to get away from each other in 2025. They were in the same quarter in Melbourne, the same half in Doha, and the same quarter in Indian Wells. You’ll recall, though, that they only met once in those three tournaments. In Doha and Indian Wells, Djokovic failed to win a match.
Can we expect more from the living legend as he approaches his 38th birthday? Djokovic’s road looks like this: Either Rinky Hijikata or Hamad Medjodovic to start; Alex Michelsen in the third round; Lorenzo Musetti or Felix Auger Aliassime in the fourth; and Daniil Medvedev in the quarters. Michelsen’s serve, and a pro-American audience, could make for an early test.
Alcaraz may have the slightly easier road. The first seed he could face is Brandon Nakashima; his round of 16 opponent might be Grigor Dimitrov, who he just rolled in Indian Wells; and either Casper Ruud or Tommy Paul look like possible quarterfinal foes.
Also: If Nick Kyrgios can find his way through three matches, he would earn his first meeting with Alcaraz.
Djokovic is a six-time champion in Miami, but right now he’s probably taking his career one match at a time. Alcaraz won this tournament in 2022, and hasn’t been back to the final since. He may be more motivated this year after losing in Indian Wells.
