Jannik Sinner Makes History with Miami Open Victory
Jannik Sinner Achieves Historic Sunshine Double
Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history by defeating Jiri Lehecka with a score of 6-4, 6-4 at the ATP Miami 1000 event. Following a semifinal exit at the Australian Open against Novak Djokovic, Sinner has made a remarkable comeback, clinching titles at both the Indian Wells and the Miami Open, thereby achieving the coveted Sunshine Double. This victory over Lehecka also marks Sinner's impressive streak of winning 34 consecutive sets, a record that dates back to the Rolex Paris Masters last year. He stands out as the only player to have completed the Sunshine Doubleโwinning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same seasonโsince Roger Federer accomplished this feat in 2017. Only Federer and Novak Djokovic have managed to achieve this multiple times.
Jannik Sinner's Remarkable Achievement
With his Miami Open triumph, Sinner has become the first player to win the Sunshine Double without losing a single set, a remarkable accomplishment that sets a high bar for future competitors.
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โ The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 30, 2026
List of Sunshine Double Winners
| Winners | Years |
| Jim Courier | 1991 |
| Michael Chang | 1992 |
| Pete Sampras | 1994 |
| Marcelo Rios | 1998 |
| Andre Agassi | 2001 |
| Roger Federer | 2005, 2006, 2017 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Jannik Sinner |
During the match, Sinner showcased his dominance right from the start. He broke Lehecka's serve early on to gain a 2-1 advantage and maintained his composure, saving all three break points he faced. He converted two out of eleven break points to secure a decisive victory. This win brings Sinner closer to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings, as he now trails by 1,190 points. As a seven-time Masters 1000 champion, Sinner aims to reclaim the top spot during the upcoming clay season. "I focused on staying solid under challenging conditions today; it was quite heavy, making it tough to play against my opponent," Sinner remarked. "Iโm thrilled to bring this trophy home with me," he added after his Miami Open win.