Miami Open 2026: Jannik Sinner beats Jiří Lehečka in weather-delayed tennis final to claim elusive “Sunshine Double"

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner extended his ATP Masters 1000-level winning streak to 34 consecutive-sets on Sunday (29 March), seeing off a spirited challenge from World No. 22 Jiří Lehečka in the men’s singles final at the 2026 Miami Open.

The 24-year-old World No. 2 dispatched his Czech opponent in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, becoming the first male player since double Olympic medallist Roger Federer in 2017 to achieve the rare “Sunshine Double” – winning at Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the same year.

While the title felt a bit out of place – with rain delaying the start by 90 minutes, before causing a further 80-minute in the second set – the four-time Grand Slam champion remained unruffled by uncooperative weather conditions, showcasing his ability to keep his mind strictly on the match.

“[Winning] the Sunshine Double for the first time, it’s incredible,” said Sinner, addressing the crowd during an on-court interview after the match. “It’s something I never would’ve thought [to win] because it’s difficult to achieve. We made it somehow, so I’m very happy.”

His record now sits at 19-2 this season, bringing him ever closer to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz.

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