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Sinner Ties Djokovic with 31-Match Masters Streak

5/13/2026

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Summary

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Jannik Sinner defeated qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 in the round of 16, extending his Masters 1000 winning streak to 31 matches.
The 31-match streak ties Novak Djokovic’s record for consecutive Masters 1000 victories.
Sinner will meet 12th-seed Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals, where a win would make him the second player to claim all nine Masters 1000 titles.
He remains unbeaten (57-0) against opponents ranked outside the top 50.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 Novak Djokovic set a modern benchmark by winning 31 consecutive Masters 1000 matches, culminating at the Paris Masters. His streak underscored his dominance among the sport’s elite. Jannik Sinner has now matched that 31-match run, reviving the chase to become the second player ever to claim all nine Masters 1000 titles.

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Story summary

Jannik Sinner defeated qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 in the round of 16, extending his Masters 1000 winning streak to 31 matches.
The 31-match streak ties Novak Djokovic’s record for consecutive Masters 1000 victories.
Sinner will meet 12th-seed Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals, where a win would make him the second player to claim all nine Masters 1000 titles.
He remains unbeaten (57-0) against opponents ranked outside the top 50.

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