Sinner Triumphs Over Zverev, Advances to Miami Final
World No. 2 set to face Lehecka in the ultimate showdown on Sunday
March 28, 2026
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Jannik Sinner sails into the Miami final.
By ATP Staff
Jannik Sinner is on the brink of claiming ATP Masters 1000 fame in Miami.
The No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings racked up his 16th straight victory in Masters 1000 events on Friday, dispatching Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4) in a thrilling semi-final at the Miami Open presented by Itau. This straight-sets success also marks an astonishing 32 consecutive sets won at this elite level.
“Arriving here with the ambition to play great tennis was my primary goal,” Sinner expressed after securing his spot in his fourth Miami final. “To be standing here once more, competing for the title, means the world to me.”
The second seed now stands just one victory away from making history as the first man to achieve the ‘Sunshine Double’ since Roger Federer in 2017, having previously triumphed in Indian Wells. He will face Jiri Lehecka in Sunday’s championship bout. Lehecka advanced by defeating Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2, marking his first Masters 1000 final appearance. Sinner has a commanding 3-0 lead in their previous matches, having beaten Lehecka in straight sets at Roland Garros last year.
With this victory, Sinner has conquered Zverev in their last seven encounters, including two this season, as he previously overcame the German at the BNP Paribas Open earlier this month. Overall, the Italian leads their rivalry 8-4.
“Today’s match was a real battle,” Sinner acknowledged. “He showcased some phenomenal tennis, but I managed to serve well in critical moments. I’m thrilled, and this victory holds great significance for me.”
Heading into Sunday’s showdown, Sinner boasts an impressive 18-2 record for the 2026 season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. A title win would also bring him within 50 points of World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin.
Zverev aimed to reach the Miami final for the first time since 2018. Following his semi-final performance in South Florida, the 28-year-old will reclaim the No. 3 position in the PIF ATP Rankings, overtaking Novak Djokovic next week.
