Sinner Makes Masters 1000 History in Miami with R3 Triumph
Italian star dazzles as he surges past Moutet to secure a spot in the fourth round
March 24, 2026
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Jannik Sinner showcases his prowess on the court in Miami.
By ATP Staff
In a stunning display at the Miami Open presented by Itau, Jannik Sinner etched his name in ATP Masters 1000 history, overpowering Corentin Moutet with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-4 on Monday evening.
This smooth third-round victory inside the Hard Rock Stadium marked Sinner’s remarkable achievement of winning 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Novak Djokovic’s previous record of 24. Sinner equaled this milestone during his second-round match on Saturday before breaking it in striking fashion.
“I’m extremely pleased,” Sinner stated post-match. “This sport is unpredictable, and we focus on maintaining our concentration as much as possible for the next round.”
Sinner’s remarkable streak dates back to the Rolex Paris Masters last November, where he claimed the title without dropping a single set. He continued this impressive form into March, replicating the feat at the BNP Paribas Open. With two additional straight-set victories in Miami, he has now racked up an astounding 13 consecutive match wins at the Masters 1000 level.
Facing Moutet, Sinner displayed no signs of slowing down. His commanding serve was a crucial factor as he captured 87 percent (33/38) of his first-serve points, based on Infosys ATP Stats. His match, which lasted only one hour and 11 minutes, improved his record to 2-0 against Moutet in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series and extended his remarkable winning streak against left-handed players to 21 matches.
Ranked No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner is set to face Alex Michelsen in the fourth round on Tuesday, as he aims to become the first man since Roger Federer to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ in 2017. Michelsen reached the fourth round after overcoming Alejandro Tabilo with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
With another victory in Miami, Sinner is in a favorable position beyond just another win. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz eliminated by Sebastian Korda on Sunday, the Italian is well-positioned to narrow the gap in the World No. 1 race, especially since Sinner is not defending any PIF ATP Rankings points in Miami.
