Jannik Sinner created history at the Miami Open by defeating Corentin Moutet with a 6-1, 6-4 victory, surpassing Novak Djokovic’s record with 26 consecutive sets won at the ATP Masters 1000 level. Sinner’s recent win in the third round marked his 26th consecutive set victory at this level, moving ahead of Djokovic’s previous record of 24 sets. The Italian player expressed his happiness after the match, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the sport and his focus on upcoming challenges.
Sinner’s impressive streak began at the Paris Masters last November, where he claimed the title without dropping a set, and continued through his recent success at the Paribas Open in March. With two more victories in Miami, Sinner has now won 13 consecutive matches at the Masters 1000 level, as reported by ATP. Looking ahead, Sinner is set to face Alex Michelsen in his next match, who advanced by defeating Alejandro Tabilo and aims to achieve the ‘Sunshine Double,’ a feat not accomplished since Roger Federer in 2017.
In Miami, Sinner, currently not defending any ATP Rankings points, is well-positioned to narrow the gap in the World No. 1 race against Carlos Alcaraz, who suffered a loss to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe secured a dramatic victory over defending champion Jakub Mensik, progressing to the fourth round after saving match points and defeating Mensik in a tight 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) battle. Tiafoe, ranked 20th globally, will face Terence Atmane next, following Atmane’s upset win against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
