Sinner vs Michelsen: Incredible Tiebreak Defence at Miami Open 2024

Jannik Sinner extended his record run of consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events Tuesday, defeating Alex Michelsen 7-5, 7-6(4) in the Round of 16 at the Miami Open presented by Itau.

The match, played on a hard court at the Miami Open, saw Sinner overcome a determined effort from the 40th-ranked Michelsen, according to reports from The Hindu and SportsbookWire. Sinner, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, secured the victory after a tight opening set and a closely contested tiebreak in the second.

BetMGM Sportsbook had Sinner as a significant favorite, with odds of -2500 to win against Michelsen’s +900. The implied probability based on these odds suggested a 96.2% chance of Sinner winning the match, as reported by SportsbookWire.

Prior to the Miami Open, Sinner had a 47-5 record on hard courts over the past 12 months, winning five tournaments on that surface. He demonstrated a strong service game, winning 529 of 575 service games (92.0%) and 203 of 583 return games (34.8%). Sinner also converted 42.9% of his break points on hard courts, ranking third in that category.

Sinner’s recent form included a title win at the BNP Paribas Open, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final on March 15. Michelsen, though, had previously been defeated by Medvedev in the Round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open on March 11, losing 6-2, 6-4.

In 15 tournaments on hard courts over the past year, Michelsen had a 16-15 record. He won 22.1% of his return games and 76.5% of his service games on hard courts over the past 12 months, converting 62 of 193 break points (32.1%).

The victory propels Sinner into the quarterfinals of the Miami Open. His next opponent has not yet been determined.