Jannik Sinner has set a new benchmark in men’s tennis by breaking Novak Djokovic’s long-standing record for consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events. The Italian world number two extended his streak to 26 sets after defeating France’s Corentin Moutet in the Miami Open. Sinner’s 6-1, 6-4 victory lasted just 71 minutes and showcased his dominance at the highest level of competition outside the Grand Slams.
The 24-year-old had equaled Djokovic’s record of 24 straight sets in his opening match against Damir Dzumhur. His win over Moutet pushed him past the Serbian’s achievement, which had stood for a decade. “I am very happy. This sport is unpredictable, so we try to keep attention as much as we can, and we’ll see what is coming in the next round,” Sinner said after the match.
Sinner’s run of form has been remarkable. He has won the last two Masters 1000 tournaments without dropping a set, claiming titles at Indian Wells earlier this month and in Paris last November. Against Moutet, he seized control immediately, winning 19 of the first 26 points and wrapping up the opening set in just 22 minutes. In the second set, he broke Moutet in the fifth game and closed out the match with ease.
Next, Sinner faces American Alex Michelsen in the round of 16. He is chasing the rare “Sunshine Double,” a feat achieved when a player wins both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. The last man to accomplish this was Roger Federer in 2017.
Elsewhere in Miami, Daniil Medvedev suffered a surprise exit. The former world number one, who had beaten Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells, lost to Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in a dramatic three-set battle. Cerundolo prevailed 6-0, 4-6, 7-5 in a match that briefly paused when umpire Mohamed Lahyani’s chair became entangled with the overhead spider cam. Officials quickly intervened to prevent the chair from toppling, and play resumed without incident.
Reflecting on his victory, Cerundolo said: “I didn’t know what to expect, it was a great match, super tough. It was my first match against Daniil. He’s probably one of the only guys on tour I’ve never played. He has had a great year so far.”
Sinner’s record-breaking performance and Cerundolo’s upset highlight the unpredictable nature of the Miami Open, where established champions and rising talents continue to shape the tournament’s narrative.
