Novak Djokovic equalled Rafael Nadal's record for the most ATP Masters 1000 wins on Friday, with a straight-sets victory over Rinky Hijikata at the Miami Open.

The Serb won his 410th match at such events, triumphing 6-0 7-6 (7-1) in just 80 minutes to make it to the third round.

Djokovic had not played at the Miami Open since 2019, but made an emphatic return to the tournament, as he ended his three-match losing streak in style.

It took just under half an hour for him to take the first set – he did not face a single break point as he won all six games, though it took him until the third attempt to convert the set point.

Hijikata came to life in the second set, serving to love in his first two service games while almost forcing a break the other way, though Djokovic held on to defend the two break points he faced.

With neither player able to find an edge, they went to a tie-break, but Hijikata's resolve finally broke after an epic scramble to hit a winner, as Djokovic reeled off the last six points in a row to make it to the next round.

He will face lucky loser Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the third round as he continues his attempts to win a 100th ATP tour-level title.

Miami dreamin' once again

It's a winning return for six-time champion @DjokerNole in the 305! @MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/2AjYd0cf1Y

— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 21, 2025

Data Debrief: Djokovic closes in

Djokovic was on his first three-match losing streak since 2018 after defeats at the Australian Open, when he retired through injury, the Doha Open and Indian Wells, coming into this tournament.

However, he got back on track with an important win as he improved his record at Masters 1000 events to 410-91, and equalled Nadal's record.

This was also his 501st appearance in an ATP-1000 match, more than any other player. He already holds the records for the most titles (40), finals (59) and semi-finals (78) since the series' introduction in 1990.

If Djokovic does manage to win what has so far proven an elusive 100th tour-level title in Miami, he will move clear of Andre Agassi (six) for the most titles in Miami tournament history.