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Sinner Shatters Djokovic's Masters Record in Miami

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Jannik Sinner broke Novak Djokovic's 10-year record for consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events by defeating Corentin Moutet 6-1, 6-4 at the Miami Open. The Italian world number two claimed his 25th and 26th straight sets at the sport's highest level below Grand Slams, surpassing Djokovic's previous mark of 24.

The 24-year-old had equaled the record by beating Damir Dzumhur in his opening match before dismantling Moutet in just 71 minutes. Sinner has now won his past two Masters 1000 tournaments - Indian Wells earlier this month and Paris in November - without dropping a set, establishing himself as the dominant force on the tour.

Sinner's dominance was evident from the start against Moutet, winning 19 of the first 26 points and taking the first set in 22 minutes. He'll face American Alex Michelsen in the last 16 as he chases becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the 'Sunshine Double' by winning both Indian Wells and Miami in the same year.