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Sinner Surpasses Djokovic's Record With 26 Straight Masters 1000 Set Wins

Jannik Sinner has set a new ATP Masters 1000 record by winning 26 consecutive sets, surpassing the previous mark held by Novak Djokovic. The Italian world number two achieved the feat with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over Corentin Moutet in the Miami Open third round. His remarkable streak of consistency began with his title run at last November's Paris Masters, where he did not drop a set, and continued with his recent Indian Wells Open triumph. Sinner dictated the match against Moutet with a dominant serve, winning 87% of his first-serve points and firing 23 winners.

Key Points: Jannik Sinner Breaks Djokovic's ATP Masters 1000 Sets Record

  • Sinner wins 26 straight ATP Masters 1000 sets
  • Breaks Novak Djokovic's previous record of 24
  • Dominates Corentin Moutet in Miami Open third round
  • Unbeaten streak traces back to Paris Masters title
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Miami Open: Sinner continues happy ATP Masters 1000 run, surpasses Djokovic's record

Jannik Sinner makes history at Miami Open, winning 26 consecutive sets to surpass Novak Djokovic's ATP Masters 1000 record. Read about his dominant run.

Miami Open: Sinner continues happy ATP Masters 1000 run, surpasses Djokovic's record
"I am very happy. This sport is unpredictable, so we try to keep attention as much as we can. - Jannik Sinner"

Miami, March 24

Italian tennis sensation and world number two Jannik Sinner made history as he surpassed Serbian icon Novak Djokovic to win the most successive sets at ATP Masters 1000 level events during his commanding Miami Open third round win over Corentin Moutet.

Sinner's number of successive set wins at the ATP Masters 1000 level went up to 26, surpassing Djokovic's 24 as he beat Moutet 6-1, 6-4, continuing an exceptional, unprecedented show of consistency.

Sinner had equalled Djokovic's mark during his second-round win.

Speaking after the match, Sinner was quoted as saying by ATP's official website, "I am very happy. This sport is unpredictable, so we try to keep attention as much as we can, and we will see what is coming in the next round."

Sinner's happy ATP Masters 1000 streak can be traced back to November's Paris Masters event, where he had an unbeaten run to capture the title without dropping a set. Carrying that momentum into March, he secured the Indian Wells Open title. Now, with his third-round win against Moutet, Sinner has achieved 13 successive ATP Masters 1000 matches as well.

During the match, there were no signs that his streak was in jeopardy. Sinner dictated the match with his dominant serve, getting 87 per cent (33/38) of his first-serve points and firing 23 winners as compared to Moutet's 11. The Frenchman was no match for Sinner's class and consistency.

After this win in just an hour and 11 minutes, Sinner went two in two against Moutet.

"There's Ben [Shelton], Tien, Shapovalov, Moutet," Sinner said. "I do not want to forget other players, but we try to prepare in the best way possible, trying to be tactical and as perfect as possible," he added after his win.

The world number two's next challenge would be Alex Michelsen in the fourth roundm who defeated Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
What a phenomenal achievement. 26 sets in a row at the Masters level is just mind-boggling. His first-serve percentage in this match was insane. The next generation is truly here. Makes for an exciting time in tennis.
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Priya S
Wow, bahut badhiya! His humility is also refreshing. "This sport is unpredictable" – so true. He's playing with such confidence. Hope he can keep this form for the French Open and Wimbledon. The Big 3 era might be transitioning into the Sinner-Alcaraz era sooner than we thought.
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Rohit P
Amazing player, but let's not get carried away. Djokovic's record was over a much longer period against tougher competition. Sinner is brilliant, but beating Moutet is different from beating Nadal or Federer in their prime. Still, kudos to him for this incredible run.
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Michael C
The stat about 87% first-serve points won is just unreal. That's the foundation of his streak right there. When you're serving that well, you're practically unbeatable. His game has matured so much in the last year.
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Kavya N
As a sports fan from Mumbai, this is the kind of dominance we love to see! From Paris to Indian Wells to Miami, he's been unstoppable. It's a lesson in carrying momentum. Hope he wins the title here too. The future of tennis looks bright with players like him.

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