MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jannik Sinner soared to a commanding 6-4, 6-4 triumph over Jiri Lehecka, securing the Miami Open crown and achieving the coveted “Sunshine Double” on Sunday. This milestone follows Aryna Sabalenka’s stunning victory over Coco Gauff just a day earlier.
The last male player to conquer both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season was none other than Roger Federer in 2017. Remarkably, Sinner stands as the first man to accomplish this feat without losing a single set in either tournament.
“It’s a truly special moment,” Sinner expressed. “Coming here and delivering such a strong performance post-Indian Wells means the world to me. The transition from California is physically demanding, and while you’re a bit fatigued, the motivation is sky-high.”
The second-seeded Sinner remained unfazed by two 90-minute rain delays, delivering an impressive 10 aces in the final, totaling 70 for the tournament—his second-highest career count. His precision and powerful groundstrokes kept No. 21 Lehecka darting across the court.
At just 24 years old, Sinner won his first 23 service points, a remarkable streak that persisted into the latter half of the second set.
He is now among the elite group of eight men to achieve the double at Indian Wells and Miami, and he, alongside Sabalenka, is the first since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016 to do so in the same year.
This marks Sinner’s second title in the Miami Open within three years, extending his Hard Rock Stadium winning streak to 12 matches dating back to 2024. He missed last year’s event due to a suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.
“It was always on my mind,” Sinner shared on Tennis Channel regarding his absence last year. “I really missed these tournaments. They hold great significance for me.”
Lehecka, 24, faced Sinner as an underdog in his first ATP 1000 final, having lost all three previous encounters to him.
Notably, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz was upset in the third round by Sebastian Korda in three sets, while Djokovic opted out of the competition due to a right shoulder injury.
The rain also affected the women’s doubles final, moving it to the grandstand court. Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova triumphed 7-6 (7-0), 6-1 against Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, marking their first doubles title since 2019.
