Sinner sets record with Miami run

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Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has moved into the round of 16 at the Miami Open with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Corentin Moutet. Sinner's straight-sets victory extended his unbeaten streak at ATP Masters 1000 events to 26 consecutive sets, eclipsing Novak Djokovic's previous record of 24 sets. Sinner's dominant performance has drawn praise for his relentless baseline consistency, strong serving, and tactical adaptability.

Why it matters

Sinner's record-breaking run at the Miami Open highlights his rising status among the tour's elite players. The victory adds valuable ATP points and bolsters his seeding outlook for upcoming tournaments, heightening expectations that he could make a deep run in Miami.

The details

Sinner's win over Moutet continued his streak of not dropping a set across recent big tournaments, including titles at Indian Wells and Paris. The victory set a new Masters 1000 benchmark for fewest sets lost. Meanwhile, American player Frances Tiafoe survived a nearly three-hour contest against No. 12 Jakub Mensik, prevailing 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) to advance to the last 16. No. 3 Alexander Zverev also defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 and will play Quentin Halys in the next round.

• Sinner's unbeaten streak at ATP Masters 1000 events has reached 26 consecutive sets, eclipsing Novak Djokovic's previous record of 24 sets.

What’s next

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.