Jannik Sinner claimed his 29th and 30th consecutive sets at ATP Masters 1,000 events as he cruised past American Frances Tiafoe into the semi-finals of the Miami Open.
The Italian world number two, who broke Novak Djokovic’s 10-year record of 24 on Monday, never looked back after breaking Tiafoe in the opening game – going on to win 6-2 6-2 in 71 minutes.
The world number 20 simply had no response to a dominant dislay from Sinner, who dropped only nine points on serve across the two sets.
Sinner, who has won four Grand Slam titles, will face either Germany’s world number four Alexander Zverev or Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the last four.
“I felt like I was serving quite well in the important moments,” said Sinner said on Sky Sports.
“I thought he might be a bit tired because he has had tough matches here a couple of three set matches so I tried to make it physical in the beginning and that helped for sure.”
The other semi-final will pit France’s Arthur Fils against Czech Jiri Lehecka.
Sinner is aiming to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ of winning Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the same year.
The 24-year-old has now reached the semi-finals in four of his five appearance in the Miami Open and triumphed in the tournament in 2024.
ROYAL Caribbean has reportedly canceled a number of scheduled cruises out of Miami this summer.
The cruise ship operator is said to have told guests with already booked trips they are eligible for full refunds if offered alternatives do not work.
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The Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship sets sail from Port Miami on March 12Credit: Getty
In an email seen by Royal Caribbean Blog, the company tells customers: “As part of our ongoing itinerary planning process – which sometimes requires flexibility due to scheduling, port agreements, or operational needs, Freedom of the Seas will be redeployed for our Summer 2027 season.
“We know how much effort goes into planning your vacation and apologize for the inconvenience.”
It is understood the liners will be redeployed to Southampton in the United Kingdom.
A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean told The New York Post: “Freedom of the Seas will sail from Southampton for the 2027 summer season, reflecting the continued strength of the UK & Ireland market.
“The move represents an upsizing of capacity and brings a Freedom Class ship — long regarded as a favorite among British and Irish guests — back to the region.”
Upwards of 20 voyages on Freedom of the Seas between May and September are thought to have been moved.
The trips were scheduled to depart from Miami to the Bahamas, Aruba and Curaçao.
The decision comes just weeks after Carnival Cruise Line pulled the plug on 11 routes.
The scrapped trips were aboard Carnival Firenze, the line’s Italian-themed ship that sails from Long Beach, California in short runs.
Carnival said the affected departures were scheduled between October 12, and November 16.
The change in Caribbean’s schedule means customers have been invited to rebook on alternative sailings or claim full refunds.
The email to customers adds: “Regardless of the sailing length of the cruise you move to, if your booking was already paid in full and your cruise fare decreases, we’ll provide you with a refund for the difference.”
Freedom of the Seas will be redeployed for the Summer 2027 seasonCredit: Getty
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SEVERAL cruises have been cancelled amid growing regional tensions in the Middle East, as some ships have been left ‘stuck’ in ports.
A number of cruise lines are cancelling European sailings following a number of ships getting stuck in ports in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi amid conflict in the Middle East.
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A number of cruises are being cancelled including European sailings due to the conflict in the Middle EastCredit: EPA
European cruises cancelled include two Celestyal Cruises sailings on March 20 and March 23 in the Aegean Sea.
This is because the Celestyal Discovery has not yet been able to leave Dubai as it needs to travel through The Strait of Hormuz which is currently closed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Guests who were booked on the Greek sailings have been offered a full refund or can opt for cruise credit.
MSC Cruises has cancelled its three remaining wintercruises from Dubai that were due to set sail between March 14 and 28 as MSC Euribia remains docked in Dubai port.
Aroya Cruises has also cancelled all cruises for the remainder of the season.
As for TUI, two ships previously stuck in the Strait have resulted in cruises being cancelled up to March 16 for Mein Schiff 4 and March 12 for Mein Schiff 5.
While the final passengers are on their way home via flight, the ships remain in the area.
The main issue for cruise ships at the moment in regards to the conflict, is that since March 2 the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.
This means any ships, so not just cruise ships, are currently not travelling the Strait of Hormuz.
This impacts cruises mainly heading to Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Normally, between 10 and 14 cruises travel through the Strait each week during the winter season (November to March).
A spokesperson for AROYA Cruises commented: “Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and in coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, AROYA Cruises will not proceed with the remaining sailings scheduled in the Arabian Gulf for the current season.
“All guests were safely disembarked in Dubai on March 7, with the safety, security, and wellbeing of our guests and crew guiding this process.
“We are supporting our guests as they arrange their onward travel and providing guidance and assistance throughout this process.
“The safety, security, and comfort of our guests and crew remain our highest priority and continue to guide every operational decision we make.”
TUI, MSC, Celestyal Cruises, Viking Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Avalon Waterways have been contacted for comment.
Some ships have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, which they must travel through to dock in DubaiCredit: Alamy
What does it mean for British cruise passengers?
The UK government is working to support Brits in all of the impacted areas including the United Arab Emirates.
Official guidance advises Brits who are due to head off on a cruise with stops at the impacted ports to check in with their cruse line to see if their sailing has been cancelled, postponed or rerouted.
For Brits heading on fly-cruises, you should also check with your airline to see if they are still operating your scheduled flight.
Lisa Minot, The Sun’s Head of Travel said: “Six cruise ships are stuck in ports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, unable to sail to safer waters without entering the Strait of Hormutz.
“Assistance will be provided to all impacted guests, and cruisers on cancelled sailings will receive full refunds or a future cruise credit to reschedule.”
