Despite a crushing Miami Open loss, Novak Djokovic proves he’s still a major grand slam threat.

Novak Djokovic may have fallen at the final hurdle in Miami, but Andy Roddick believes the Serbian legend has sent a chilling message to his rivals – he’s not done yet.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion was just one match away from claiming his 100th career title, but rising star Jakub Mensik stunned him in the final, edging out the veteran in two tense tie-breaks. Despite the loss, Djokovic’s form throughout the tournament was undeniable, cruising to the final without dropping a single set.

Roddick, a former world No 1 and US Open champion, dismissed any suggestion that the defeat was a sign of decline. Instead, he argued that Djokovic’s Miami Open performance proves he remains a serious contender for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Speaking on his Served podcast, Roddick couldn’t hide his admiration for Djokovic’s resilience.

“What Novak is doing is just crazy. I didn’t think we would see this much of him this year,” he admitted. “There’s just not a world where anyone says Djokovic was disappointing because he didn’t win that final. He’s almost 38, didn’t drop a set until the final, and lost two breakers.”

Djokovic’s dominance leading up to the final was clear. He navigated the Miami courts with ease, dispatching opponents with his trademark precision and tactical brilliance. Even in the final, he pushed the young Czech star to the limit in two razor-tight sets.

Roddick was particularly impressed with Djokovic’s adaptability on Miami’s hard courts.

“If they played the match again tomorrow, I would bet on Novak on that surface,” he insisted.

While the Miami Open may not have delivered the milestone victory Djokovic craved, Roddick is convinced that his biggest prizes are still within reach. The tennis icon has already made history with 24 Grand Slam titles, but the hunger for 25 remains.

With the clay-court season approaching, Roddick believes Djokovic is primed for success at Roland Garros, where he has already lifted three French Open titles.

“Is the product he is putting out there good enough to win a major? Yes, it is,” Roddick stated. “Will it happen? I don’t know.”

But recent history suggests Djokovic is far from fading. Just months ago, he triumphed on the very same Parisian clay to win Olympic gold, proving he still has the stamina and skill to outlast the best over five sets.

At 38, Djokovic knows his time at the top is limited. But if his Miami Open run proved anything, it’s that he remains a serious threat. Losing to a young, hungry player like Mensik will sting, but it won’t define him.

His rivals should take note—he may have fallen short this time, but the real battle lies ahead. Djokovic isn’t done rewriting history just yet.