Sinner Wins Miami Open, Completes 'Sunshine Double'

Jannik Sinner defeats Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to capture the title, a day after Aryna Sabalenka won the women's event.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a tennis match, with the players and court broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant blue, green, and orange colors, conveying the dynamic energy of the championship final.Sinner's decisive victory over Lehecka in the Miami Open final caps off a historic 'Sunshine Double' achievement.Miami Gardens Today

Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open title, completing the 'Sunshine Double' after Aryna Sabalenka won the women's event the previous day. The 'Sunshine Double' refers to winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments in the same year.

Why it matters

Winning the 'Sunshine Double' is considered one of the most prestigious accomplishments in professional tennis, as it requires succeeding at two of the sport's biggest non-Grand Slam events back-to-back. Sinner's victory marks the first time a male player has achieved the feat since 2019.

The details

Sinner, the 24-year-old Italian, dominated Lehecka throughout the final, breaking the Czech player's serve twice to claim the title in straight sets. This was Sinner's second career Masters 1000 title and his first 'Sunshine Double' championship.

  • The Miami Open final took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Aryna Sabalenka won the women's Miami Open title the previous day, Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Jannik Sinner

A 24-year-old Italian professional tennis player who is currently ranked in the top 10 in the world.

Jiri Lehecka

A 23-year-old Czech professional tennis player who was making his first career Masters 1000 final appearance.

Aryna Sabalenka

A Belarusian professional tennis player who won the women's Miami Open title the day before Sinner's victory.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Sunshine Double is a dream come true. I played some of my best tennis this week and I'm thrilled to cap it off with the title.”

— Jannik Sinner

What’s next

Sinner will look to carry his momentum from the Sunshine Double into the clay court season, with the French Open just two months away.

The takeaway

Sinner's victory in Miami marks the return of a male player accomplishing the prestigious Sunshine Double, a feat that has eluded the men's tour in recent years. His dominant performance cements his status as one of the rising young stars in professional tennis.