Miami Open: Djokovic's match against Korda takes a dramatic turn in the middle of the night
On the court of the Miami Open, there was a schedule change that attracted attention. Djokovic's quarter-final match against Korda, which was repeatedly postponed and had to be postponed to the next matchday, was full of dramatic twists and turns.
On matchday nine of the event, Centre Court at Hard Rock Stadium was originally scheduled to feature five highlight-reel matchups.
In the afternoon, Swiatek started with Alex Ella, followed by Zverev against Arthur Firs and then Dimitrov and Cerundolo.
Emma Raducanu and Jessica Pegula took the lead in the evening, with the high-profile Djokovic vs. Korda clash scheduled for the finale of the day.
However, the course of the game exceeded the expectations of the tournament team. With Zverev vs. Firs and Dimitrov vs. Cerundolo both going to the deciding set, the start of the night match was significantly delayed. Subsequently, Pegula and Raducanu also played three sets, which further delayed the match between Djokovic and Koda.
Organisers initially tried to reschedule the game, but had to postpone the highly anticipated match to Thursday due to local regulations that could not start after 11pm.
According to ATP and WTA rules, matches that do not start before 10:30 p.m. must be moved to another venue by 11 p.m.; If the match does not start at 11 o'clock, it will require special approval from the tournament overseer, management and players. The match was eventually postponed and will be played on Thursday as the third game on Centre Court. Thursday's fixture schedule sees Firs take on Jakubu Mensik, then Alina Sabalenka takes on Jasmine Paolini, while Djokovic's match with Korda concludes in the afternoon session.
For those fans who have been waiting all day, the postponement of this match is undoubtedly a disappointment. However, the tournament organizers have also offered some compensation, and fans can buy tickets for the 19th game at a reduced price of $10. At the same time, tournament organizers have also been criticized for failing to move some of the matches to other venues such as the grandstand in time due to time constraints.
Looking ahead to Thursday's schedule, fans are once again worried. Centre Court is still scheduled for five matches.
For those who start later, the situation is not optimistic. Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini will open the night session, followed by Pegula against Ella in the women's semi-finals. If the afternoon match takes too long, the WTA match could be relocated or a repeat of Djokovic's match against Koda.
Who can guarantee that the previous matches will not be played in three sets?
The winner of Djokovic's match with Korda will face Dimitrov for a precious semi-final spot, and the subsequent matches will undoubtedly be full of suspense and highlights.
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