Sinner completes Sunshine Double with straight-sets win in Miami
Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable run of form by defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and complete the Sunshine Double.
The victory marks the first time in nine years that a male player has won both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season.
Even more impressive, Sinner achieved the feat without dropping a single set in Miami and has now won three consecutive Masters 1000 titles without losing a set.
His current run includes 34 consecutive sets won in Masters 1000 events, extending a record, alongside 17 straight match victories at that level. The Miami title is his seventh Masters crown and the 26th ATP title of his career.
Speaking after the match, Sinner reflected on both the achievement and the timing of his success ahead of the clay-court season:
“I’m really really happy. I’m also happy to go back home now.”
“It’s significant because before going on clay and going back home.. with not only one, but two trophies.. it means a lot to me. Making here the Sunshine Double for the first time, it’s incredible. It’s something I would’ve never thought. It’s so difficult to achieve. We made it somehow. I’m very happy.” ❤️
Sinner also acknowledged Lehecka’s performance and resilience after recent injury struggles:
“First of all Jiri, it’s amazing to see you back playing this kind of level. I know you’ve had some tough tough times with a lot of injuries. But seeing you here.. I know you as a person, you’re an amazing person. Keep it up you and your team and family. I’m extremely happy for you.” ❤️
He went on to credit his team for their role in his consistency and development:
“Of course my team, thanks for pushing me. I know not all of my team is here. I guess they’re watching at home. Amazing work you’re doing with me. I try to give every day my best. We had some very great practice days before Indian wells. Seeing this kind of result makes me happy, even more happy the level we’re trying to produce and the player we are trying to achieve. Thank you so much.”
On handling setbacks, Sinner offered insight into the mindset behind his current form:
“When I lose I don’t want to put myself under the bus. It would be not fair to myself”
With the clay season approaching, Sinner’s consistency, composure, and level of play position him as one of the leading contenders on the ATP Tour.
