Sunday 3 April 2016 22:54, UK
Novak Djokovic continued to break records as he claimed an historic sixth Miami Open title after beating Kei Nishikori in straight sets 6-3 6-3.
As well as matching the career record of Miami crowns won by Andre Agassi, the world No 1 also picked up his 28th ATP Masters trophy to surpass the record he shared with Rafael Nadal.
The 28-year-old was clinical in victory, taking 85 minutes to win his 63rd career title and ensuring he claimed a Miami and Indian Wells double for the third year running.
His prize money of just over $1m (£703,000) also ensured he became the sport's all-time leading money-winner, with career earnings approaching $100m (£70.3m).
Both players exchanged breaks during an entertaining first set, with Nishikori striking a blow in the opening game, before Djokovic instantly broke back in the next.
The Japanese player, who had beaten the Serb in the 2014 US Open semis, answered with a further break after Djokovic had moved 4-2 up.
But Nishikori struggled to retain his own serve, falling 5-3 down after firing a forehand long, and Djokovic served out the set.
There would be another setback for Nishikori at the start of the second as he was broken again after miscuing a routine backhand volley at the net.
Injury problems have hampered Nishikori's career and he called for treatment after appearing to extend his left knee.
Djokovic refused to let his opponent's fitness problems serve as a distraction and he claimed another decisive break, converting match point at the third time of asking.
"I think Kei started really well and I knew he would come out with a great intensity and try to take the short balls and be aggressive, but I managed to answer right back," said Djokovic after his victory.
"The first set was a battle, but by the second I had already started feeling more comfortable in my service games, putting a lot of pressure on his.
"Overall, it was a very solid performance and I can't ask for a better start to the season so far."
"I just want to focus on the next event [the Monte Carlo Masters]," added the Serb.
"I know everybody keeps talking about Roland Garros and what my chances there are, but it is a long clay-court season as well, so I need to build, take care of my body and have the right, positive frame of mind, not letting anything slip, and then I'm sure I'll give myself a fair chance."
