Sinner wins Miami title, first man since Federer to sweep Sunshine Double – Tennis Now
By Richard Pagliaro Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Neither thick skies nor stubborn opponents could stop Sinshine Double.
Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehka In today’s Miami Open final, she successfully completed the Sunshine Doubles 6-4, 6-4 – sweeping the championship in Indian Wells and Miami.
The final was suspended for about 90 minutes due to rain, with Sinner leading by one set.
The second sinner in the world is the first person Since Roger Federer in 2017 Complete the Sunshine Double.
The second-seeded Sinner shot 65% on serve, scored 33 points on 36 first-serve points, hit 10 aces and made one double fault in 93 minutes of play. Sinner improved his record to 19-2 in 2026, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as the only men to win three consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
The dominant sinner is the first man in history to win the Sunshine Doubles and ATP Masters 1000 titles without dropping a set. In fact, Sinner extended his winning streak at the ATP Masters 1000 level to 34 sets.
It was Sinner’s 11th consecutive victory at the Miami Open and his 12th consecutive victory since defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.
This final entered the third game. Lehecka eliminated two break points to level the match, but Sinner converted the third break point to take a 2-1 lead.
In the next game, facing three break points, Sinner extended the lead to 3-1 with a firm hold on serve.
Serving at 3-5, Lehka saved several set points, including erasing the second set point with a short forehand.
Lehka hit an ace on the tee to keep him at seven points in 10 minutes. The Czech chased the score to 4-5, forcing Sinner to serve out the winning set.
Sinner hit the tee shot close to the service line and sealed the opening with love.
The world No. 22 was leading 15-30 in the first game of the second set when rain suddenly stopped the match for about 90 minutes.
Although Sinner had a strong first serve, Lehka stubbornly saved three break points to lead 2-1. After two games, Lehka saved two more break points and led 3-2.
The built-up pressure was too much as Sinner stepped over the line and hammered a damaging drive into the corner.
A thrilling 15-shot standoff ended with a forehand error from Sinner, who broke serve at 5-4.
In service for his second Miami title, Sinner slashed two aces and a forehand volley for a double championship point.
The Wimbledon champion capped an impressive conquest with a forehand volley.
