Jannik Sinner def. Alex Michelsen 7-5, 7(7)-6(4) — Miami Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen 7-5, 7(7)-6(4) in the R16 of the Miami Open 2026.

Sinner made his serve do the work in a tighter-than-expected straight-setter, winning 90% of first-serve points and dropping zero double faults across 109 minutes. Michelsen, riding three Miami Open wins including a comeback over Tabilo, actually converted at a higher clip (1 of 2 vs Sinner's 2 of 7) but couldn't break in the second set. Sinner's three breaks late in set one — games 9, 11 and 12 — settled it. Tiafoe is next.

Match stats

Alex Michelsen: 3 aces, 16 winners, 70% first serves, 2 double faults, 1/2 break points. Jannik Sinner: 15 aces, 27 winners, 66% first serves, 0 double faults, 2/7 break points.

Profiles: Alex Michelsen · Jannik Sinner — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Alex Michelsen and Jannik Sinner have met 3 times, with Jannik Sinner leading the head-to-head 3–0.

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