Miami Open: Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record with third-round win
Jannik Sinner made ATP Masters 1000 history at the Miami Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over Corentin Moutet, moving past Serbian great Novak Djokovic by winning 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level.
With his straightforward third-round triumph inside Hard Rock Stadium, the Italian has now won 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Djokovic’s previous record of 24.
Sinner had equalled that mark with his second-round win on Saturday in Miami before going past it in the third round.
“I am very happy,” Sinner said following his victory. “This sport is unpredictable, so we try to stay as focused as possible and will see what comes in the next round.”
Sinner’s streak dates back to last November at the Paris Masters, where he clinched the title without dropping a set. He carried that form into March, repeating the feat at the Paribas Open. With his two victories in Miami, Sinner has now won 13 consecutive Masters 1000 matches, according to ATP.
The Italian will next face Alex Michelsen, who defeated Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, as he continues his bid to become the first man to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ since Roger Federer achieved the feat in 2017.
Sinner, who is not defending any ATP Rankings points in Miami, is now in a strong position to close the gap in his battle for the World No. 1 spot with Carlos Alcaraz, who lost to Sebastian Korda in the third round on Sunday.
Earlier, Frances Tiafoe overcame defending champion Jakub Mensik, saving two match points before converting his seventh opportunity to seal a dramatic 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) win.
Mensik had defeated Novak Djokovic in the final in Florida 12 months ago to clinch his maiden tour-level title. The 20-year-old moved past Adam Walton in his opener this fortnight but could not find a way past Tiafoe.
Tiafoe, 28, is into the fourth round in Miami for the fifth time and the first since 2022. The World No. 20 will next face Terence Atmane after the Frenchman upset Top 10 star Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.
