Jannik Sinner Sets New ATP Masters 1000 Straight-Sets Record at Miami Open
Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, currently ranked world No. 2 and the second seed, made history at the Miami Open on Saturday evening. He decisively defeated Bosnian Damir Dzumhur with a score of 6-3, 6-3, marking his 12th consecutive straight-sets victory at a Masters 1000 event. This remarkable achievement establishes a new ATP record for consecutive straight-sets wins at this prestigious level.
Beyond his dominant performance, Sinner also demonstrated admirable sportsmanship, taking a moment to apologize to his opponent after a spectator's disruption briefly caused a stir during the match.
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