Sinner Reaches Miami Open Final, Seeking Sunshine Double

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner aims to become first male to win Miami and Indian Wells in same year since Roger Federer in 2017.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:11am

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Jannik Sinner, the 24-year-old Italian tennis player, has reached the final of the 2026 Miami Open after defeating Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. Sinner sat out last year's Miami Open while serving a three-month suspension for testing positive for a banned substance, but now he is on the verge of winning his second Miami Open title in three years and becoming the first male player to achieve the 'Sunshine Double' - winning both the Miami Open and the Indian Wells tournament - since Roger Federer in 2017.

Why it matters

Sinner's return to the Miami Open final after his suspension last year is a remarkable comeback story. Winning the 'Sunshine Double' would cement his status as one of the top players on the men's tennis circuit and further establish him as a force to be reckoned with on the ATP Tour.

The details

In the semifinal match, Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to advance to the final. This will be Sinner's second Miami Open final appearance in the last three years, having won the title in 2024.

  • Sinner sat out the 2025 Miami Open while serving a three-month suspension.
  • Sinner won the Miami Open title in 2024.

The players

Jannik Sinner

A 24-year-old Italian tennis player who is on the verge of winning his second Miami Open title in three years and becoming the first male player to achieve the 'Sunshine Double' since Roger Federer in 2017.

Alexander Zverev

A German tennis player who was defeated by Sinner in the Miami Open semifinals.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Sunshine Double would be an incredible achievement. I'm focused on taking it one match at a time and giving it my all in the final.”

— Jannik Sinner

What’s next

Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The takeaway

Sinner's remarkable comeback from his suspension last year to reach the Miami Open final and potentially achieve the prestigious 'Sunshine Double' underscores his talent and determination as one of the rising stars on the men's tennis circuit.