Jannik Sinner made it clear that winning matters more to him than chasing records in professional tennis. The Italian, currently competing at the Miami Open, extended his streak of consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 events to 28 with his fourth-round victory over Alex Michelsen.
Following the match, he explained how he views such records and whether they carry any real significance.
Jannik Sinner Downplays Miami Open Milestone, Focuses on Winning
Sinner was pushed by the young American in the fourth round of the Miami Open. However, the Italian remained dominant on serve, winning 90% of points behind his first delivery, and held his nerve in key moments to seal a 7-5, 7-6 (4) win and reach the quarterfinals.
With the victory, Sinner extended his winning streak against American opponents to 28 matches, dating back to his loss to Ben Shelton in Shanghai in 2023, while also setting a new mark for most consecutive sets won (28) at the Masters 1000 level.
In the wake of his victory, particularly his record for consecutive sets won, Sinner was asked whether such milestones hold any significance for him or are just “nice to know.”
The world No. 2 said he is aware of such records but attaches little importance to them, emphasizing that his focus remains on winning matches, personal growth, and the sacrifices required to perform at his best rather than chasing statistics.
“No, I think it’s nice to know, to be honest,” he said. “I said it already. I play for myself, you know, and I’m obviously very happy to be in a position where I am. I know how much I sacrifice, also from the life outside of tennis to be the best possible version of myself. And that’s it.
“You know, and some of the stats they are just not relevant, winning sets, it doesn’t mean anything. You would need to win the match, and they’re always gonna come up some records from the past, but I try to do my thing.”
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Apart from the record, Sinner also extended his flawless record against Michelsen, leading 3-0 in their head-to-head. Following a comeback win over the 21-year-old, Sinner will shift his focus to Michelsen’s compatriot, Frances Tiafoe.
The Italian heads into the quarterfinal encounter with added confidence, holding a 4-1 head-to-head advantage against Tiafoe. PFSN’s Tennis Simulator also favors the four-time Grand Slam champion with a 92% chance of winning the contest.
