Sinner sets record with Miami run
Italian star breaks Djokovic mark with dominant win
Jannik Sinner moved into the Miami Open round of 16 with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Corentin Moutet, extending his unbeaten streak at ATP Masters 1000 events to 26 consecutive sets — eclipsing Novak Djokovic’s 2016 mark of 24. The straight-sets victory continued Sinner’s run of not dropping a set across recent big tournaments, including titles at Indian Wells and Paris, and set a new Masters 1000 benchmark for fewest sets lost.
American No. 19 Frances Tiafoe survived a nearly three-hour contest against No. 12 Jakub Mensik, prevailing 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11). Tiafoe advances to face Dominik Koepfer in the last 16. No. 3 Alexander Zverev defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 and will play Quentin Halys, who beat Kamil Majchrzak 7-6(4), 6-1.
Sinner’s performance drew praise for relentless baseline consistency, strong serving and tactical adaptability. His team credited rigorous preparation and match focus for the streak, while analysts noted the physical and mental durability required to sustain such dominance across consecutive high-level events. The victory adds valuable ATP points, bolsters his seeding outlook for upcoming tournaments, and heightens expectations that he could make a deep run in Miami.
Tournament officials highlighted Sinner’s run as a new early-round standard at Masters 1000 events. Fans and commentators underscored the significance of surpassing Djokovic’s record, viewing it as evidence of Sinner’s rising status among the tour’s elite. Still, observers cautioned that tougher opponents loom in the later rounds and that maintaining the streak will demand peak performance under increasing pressure.
As the tournament progresses, attention will turn to Sinner’s next match and whether he can preserve his flawless sets record, while other notable results—Tiafoe’s dramatic win and Zverev’s hard-fought advance—add intrigue to the bottom half of the draw. The coming rounds are expected to present sterner tests that will more clearly define contenders for the title.
