Djokovic Beats Nadal In Tight 3-set Thrilller, Win Streak At 24

Novak Djokovic beat World #1 Rafael Nadal 4-6 6-3 7-6(4) in a 3 1/2 hour instant classic at the Miami Masters to win his fourth title of the year, his second consecutive Masters title and his 24th consecutive match. Djokovic is yet to lose in 2011, and is one game away from matching Ivan Lendl's 25-match win streak of 1986. He improved his head-to-head to 9 and 5 against Nadal on hardcourts, but is 0-11 against Nadal on other surfaces (2 on grass, 9 on clay). Their overall career record is now 9 wins and 16 losses.

Djokovic also beat Nadal two weeks ago in Indian Well in three sets. He becomes the first player since Roger Federer did it twice in 2005 and in 2006, to win the Key Biscayne-Indian Wells titles. Djokovic now has 7 ATP Masters titles.