Jannik Sinner Dominates First Round at Miami Open

Jannik Sinner, the world number two, began his Miami Open journey with a solid victory against Damir Dzumhur. After recently winning the Indian Wells Open, Sinner is on a remarkable 12-match winning streak. He aims for his second title in Miami, where he first triumphed in 2024. Sinner's powerful serving and aggressive play were key to his success, and he looks forward to facing Corentin Moutet in the next round. Discover more about Sinner's performance and his thoughts on the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 22, 2026, 11:07 IST

Sinner's Strong Start in Miami

Miami [US], March 22: Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis sensation and current world number two, kicked off his campaign at the Miami Open with a decisive victory against Damir Dzumhur in the opening round.

In a match held on Saturday night, Sinner, who recently claimed the title at the Indian Wells Open, showcased his skills by defeating Dzumhur with a score of 6-3, 6-3, according to the official ATP website.

Just six days after securing his first title of the year, Sinner matched Serbian legend Novak Djokovic for the record of the most consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events, achieving a remarkable 24 sets. He is currently riding a 12-match winning streak in this prestigious tournament category, following his victories in Paris last November and in California at Indian Wells.

Next up for Sinner is a match against the 30th seed, Corentin Moutet, who advanced by defeating Tomas Machac with a scoreline of 6-0, 1-6, 6-4.

Reflecting on his streak of straight-set victories at ATP Masters 1000 events, Sinner stated, “I believe the scoreboard is significant at times. My focus is on improving as a player and ensuring I play as many matches as possible. I approach every opponent with the same mindset, aiming to perform my best with a positive attitude.”

Sinner is in pursuit of his second title in Miami, where he first celebrated victory back in 2024. His exceptional serving was key to his success against Dzumhur, ranked 76th in the world, winning 14 out of 17 points at the net.

“The transition game is crucial for me, and it’s an area we’ve worked hard to enhance,” Sinner explained. “It can vary from day to day. Today, I started strong with an early break and aimed to play aggressively.”

“While it worked well at times, I also made a few unforced errors. However, I didn’t have much time to adjust here, and the conditions are quite different from Indian Wells. First-round matches are always challenging, so I’m pleased with my performance,” he concluded.