Djokovic battles past Ugo Carabelli to reach Miami last 16

After defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-1 7-6 (7-1) in the Miami Open, Novak Djokovic advanced to the last 16 of the tournament.

When the Serb, who is fourth overall, broke early in the second set to take the match with the Argentine world number 65 in just 34 minutes.

However, the lucky loser Ugo Carabelli began to show more resistance, reversing her position right away and obstructing the tie-break.

However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion showed his class and prevailed 7-1 in the tie-break to win.

Djokovic moves to the top of the ATP Masters 1000 rankings ahead of Rafael Nadal and to the top of the standings with the win.

Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, in the final 16 of the 37-year-old Miami Open, will face him in the last 16.