Sinner Wins in Straights — Again — in Miami
Jannik Sinner was put under pressure early and often by 21-year-old American Alex Michelsen on Tuesday in Miami, but the Italian weathered every storm—and even got a bit of help from the Miami sun—as he kept his winning streak alive with a 7-5, 7-6(4) victory. The win extends his Masters 1000 consecutive sets streak to 28.
It was clear from the outset that Michelsen was intent on taking the play to Sinner, and the SoCal native did so in style, matching blows with the four-time major champion as he navigated the first 10 games without surrendering a break.
Most Consecutive Sets Won, Masters 1000 Events
| Player | Streak | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 28 | 2025 Paris 3R | Active |
| Novak Djokovic | 24 | 2016 Indian Wells 2R | 2016 Monte-Carlo 2R |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 2023 Indian Wells 2R | 2023 Miami SF |
| Novak Djokovic | 19 | 2014 Paris 2R | 2015 Indian Wells Final |
| Andy Murray | 18 | 2016 Rome 2R | 2016 Cincinnati Final |
| Jannik Sinner | 18 | 2024 Shanghai 3R | 2025 Rome SF |
But Sinner, being Sinner, held his ground and eventually struck, earning the critical break for 6-5 before closing out the opening set with a comfortable hold.
Would that be the end of Michelsen?
Far from it.
The World No. 40 redoubled his efforts, breaking for a 4-2 lead and backing it up with a hold for 5-2 in the second set. But Sinner clawed his way back, holding and then breaking as sun rays slanted into Hard Rock Stadium, creating tricky conditions for both players.
With the sun clearly bothering Michelsen, Sinner seized control. He broke back for 4-5, then quickly levelled for 5-all. The Italian then played inspired tennis in the tiebreak to close out the match in one hour and 41 minutes.
Sinner has now reached at least the quarterfinals in all five of his appearances in Miami, and improves to 23-3 overall at the event. He also stretches his winning streak against Americans to 28, with his last loss coming to Ben Shelton in Shanghai in 2023.
“I felt like the serve helped me quite a lot today, especially in important moments and in the tie-break,” Sinner said on court. “At the same time, I know that if I want to go far in this tournament, I have to improve from the back of the court.”
Sinner admitted the conditions were a challenge after playing under the lights the night before.
“It’s completely different conditions to last night, so I’m happy how I fought. It was very close,” he said. “He’s a tough opponent, so I’m very happy.”
Sinner will face Terence Atmane or Frances Tiafoe in the quarterfinals as he bids for a second Miami title—and a shot at completing the Sunshine Double.
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