Who can stop Sinner in Miami?

Carlos Navarro | 24 Mar 2026 | 01.32

Jannik put on an absolute exhibition to advance to the round of 16. Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner has once again activated the unstoppable mode. Although it is true that tonight he was facing, in the third round of the Miami Open 2026, an opponent whose style of play perfectly fits the type of tennis proposed by the player from San Candido; none of that diminishes in the slightest the performance that we have witnessed today from the Italian, superior in absolutely every aspect to a Corentin Moutet who pulled out all the tricks from his hat but still couldn't stop a true whirlwind of a match (6-1, 6-4).

The match unfolded in two distinct parts, two acts with very different narratives. In the first part, the routine script played out, another anesthesia operation by a player who silences his opponents with the patience and precision of a surgeon. Corentin had a tough start to the match, as if he needed time on court to activate all the nuances of his game, a circumstance that Jannik, who handles the pressure like no other, capitalized on. If Moutet took time to find his rhythm, Sinner was in cruise control from the first ball of the match, dominating the Frenchman, who dared to approach the net on occasion but only received lobs as a gift from his opponent.

In the second set, the match took a complete turn. Jannik started making a few more errors, enough for Corentin, who not long ago had troubled him in a set at Roland Garros, to unleash his full potential and begin changing the game as if there were no tomorrow. The peak of the match, the moment of highest excitement and best tennis, occurred in the fifth game of this second set, where every point turned into a game of cat and mouse, a back-and-forth where Jannik showcased finesse at the net and comfort when pushed out of his baseline, traits he needs to challenge and surpass Alcaraz.

Sinner didn't hesitate and secured a crucial break to win the match: this is the incredible record that Jannik has broken thanks to his victory

However, Moutet couldn't achieve his own goal. That game, the longest of the match, ended predictably: a break of serve in favor of Sinner. Everything Moutet attempted, from high lobs to incredible drop shots, fantasy passing shots, and short angles, was met with an unanswerable response on the other side of the court, a wall that tested the patience of a player known more for his flair than his stability.

Despite the break, confirmed on his fourth break point of the game, Moutet didn't give up on the match: he continued attempting to mirror the chaotic, bold, and imaginative style from the start of the set, but Jannik shut the door in his face on every service game, securing the victory with unwavering strength. Beyond being just another routine win, today's triumph sets a historic record for the Italian, a statistic that adds sweetness to the victory: he is now the player with the most consecutive sets won in the history of the Masters 1000, surpassing Novak Djokovic's record (24 in 2016) and setting a new record with 26. Alex Michelsen might be the next possible victim of a player who, currently, only knows how to win... solidifying his position as the absolute favorite for the remainder of the Miami tournament. Who can stop him?

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