Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka Shine Bright in the 2026 ‘Sunshine Double’!
This year, both ATP sensation Jannik Sinner and WTA powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka etched their names in history.
March 30, 2026
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Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka captured the esteemed ‘Sunshine Double’ this year in dazzling Miami.
By ATP Staff
March 2026 is a month that Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will forever cherish.
On Sunday at the Miami Open presented by Itau, the No. 2 ranked player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner, triumphed over Jiri Lehecka to take home the championship at Hard Rock Stadium, marking a historic achievement as he joined Sabalenka in completing the illustrious ‘Sunshine Double’ for the very first time.
The ‘Sunshine Double’ signifies winning both the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells and the Miami Open during the same year—a feat regarded as one of the most formidable in the sport. The stark contrast between the arid climate of Indian Wells and the humid conditions in Miami demands an extraordinary level of adaptability from players to conquer both tournaments back-to-back.
This year, however, both Sinner and Sabalenka seemed to glide through the challenges presented at each event. Sabalenka, ranked No. 1 in the WTA, dropped only a single set on her path to the title at Indian Wells, which came in her gripping final against Elena Rybakina. She then continued her incredible form in Miami, claiming victory with a series of straight-set wins before showcasing her tenacity in a three-set final against Coco Gauff.
After securing both titles, Sabalenka watched with excitement as Sinner completed his own ‘Sunshine Double’ from the comfort of her home. As Sinner sealed his victory against Jiri Lehecka, she celebrated on Instagram, declaring, ‘Forza Jannik Sinner, Sunshine Double’.
UNSTOPPABLE 🙌
Sinner clinches the Sunshine Double for the first time ever 👊
He’s the first Italian to achieve this milestone and the first player since Roger Federer in 2017…@bnpparibasopen | @miamiopen pic.twitter.com/RB2Cv83iMH
— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 29, 2026
Sinner’s journey through Indian Wells and Miami was marked by sheer dominance; he became the first player ever to complete the Sunshine Double without dropping a single set. This monumental victory marked Sinner as the eighth man to achieve the Sunshine Double and the first since Roger Federer in 2017, while Sabalenka became just the fifth woman to accomplish this feat, with the last being Iga Swiatek in 2022.
Notably, the spectacular accomplishments of Sinner and Sabalenka this March mark only the fourth instance where an ATP and WTA player have both claimed the Sunshine Double in the same year. The milestones began in 1994 with Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf, continued with Roger Federer and Kim Clijsters in 2005, and Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016.
