Miami, March 24 – Jannik Sinner made ATP Masters 1000 history at the Miami Open with his dominant 6-1, 6-4 victory against Corentin Moutet, surpassing Serbian great Novak Djokovic to win 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level.
With his straightforward third-round victory at Hard Rock Stadium, the Italian has now won 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Djokovic's record of 24.
Sinner had equaled that mark with his second-round win on Saturday in Miami before surpassing it in the third round.
"I am very happy," Sinner said after his victory. "This sport is unpredictable, so we try to stay focused as much as possible, and we will see what happens 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. Thanks to his two victories in Miami, Sinner has now won 13 consecutive Masters 1000 matches, according to ATP reports.
The Italian will now face Alex Michelsen, who defeated Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, continuing 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 prime position to close the gap in his battle for the World No. 1 ranking with Carlos Alcaraz, who lost to Sebastian Korda on Sunday in the third round.
Earlier, Frances Tiafoe overcame defending champion Jakub Mensik, saving two match points and then converting on his seventh opportunity to earn a dramatic 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) win.
Mensik defeated Novak Djokovic in the final in Florida 12 months ago to clinch his maiden tour-level trophy. The 20-year-old had defeated 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 first since 2022. The world No. 20 will next play Terence Atmane after the Frenchman upset Top 10 star Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.