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Sinner Beats Lehecka to Win Miami and Complete Sunshine Double

The win tightens the No. 1 race with Carlos Alcaraz heading into the clay swing.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in a Miami Open final that started late and paused mid-match because of rain.
  • The victory followed his Indian Wells title to secure the Sunshine Double, winning Indian Wells and Miami back to back for the first time since Roger Federer in 2017.
  • Sinner did not drop a set across both events, becoming the first man to claim the Double without losing a set.
  • The trophy is his 26th ATP title, and live rankings put him 1,190 points behind No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the tour turns to clay.
  • Lehecka made his first Masters 1000 final after notable wins over Taylor Fritz and Arthur Fils in a breakthrough run.