In a demonstration of power and determination, Jannik Sinner is one step away from conquering his second title at the Miami Open in three years. The Italian tennis player, currently at the peak of his game, seeks to emulate Roger Federer’s feat in 2017 and become the first man to win the “Sunshine Double” since then.
Sinner advances to the final
Sinner secured his place in the Miami Open final with a resounding victory over Alexander Zverev, with scores of 6-3 and 7-6 (7-4). The match, played at Hard Rock Stadium, showed Sinner’s superiority, who has maintained a constant dominance over his opponent.With 15 aces to his name, Sinner has proven to be a formidable rival, extending his winning streak over Zverev to seven consecutive matches. Furthermore, he has achieved an impressive record of 32 consecutive sets won in an ATP Masters 1000. His recent triumph at Indian Wells, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev, gives him a significant advantage in his quest for the “Sunshine Double”. In Sunday’s final, Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka, who arrives as the number 21 seed. Sinner starts as the favorite, backed by a streak of 11 consecutive victories in Miami, including his triumph in 2024, a title he couldn’t defend the previous year. Despite the public’s support for Zverev, especially in the second set, Sinner remained calm and focused. In the tiebreak, after losing the first point, Sinner responded with two consecutive aces, securing his victory.Getting here and trying to offer good tennis was my main goal, and being here again in the final means a lot to me. It’s been an incredible run and I couldn’t be better. I am very happy.
Jannik Sinner
Sinner’s break in the first set, achieved in the third game, marked the beginning of his dominance in the match. After a long exchange, Sinner took the opportunity to secure the point and take the lead.
Sinner has a favorable record against Lehecka, with three victories in their previous encounters, the most recent at the French Open in 2025.For his part, Lehecka secured his place in the final after defeating Arthur Fils with a score of 6-2 and 6-2 in the semifinal. Lehecka, who reached the most important final of his career, showed himself to be solid and confident in his performance.
Lehecka, 24 years old, broke Fils’ serve in the first game and maintained control of the match from the start. At the decisive point, Lehecka sealed his victory with an ace, demonstrating his excellent performance with six aces and without facing break points throughout the tournament.Today was a great match. It definitely gave me a lot of confidence for Sunday’s final. I must say it was one of the best matches I’ve played in my life.
Jiri Lehecka
