Miami Open Final Delayed by Rain

Sinner and Lehecka must wait out storm before resuming championship match

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:51pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the Miami Open tennis championship match between Sinner and Lehecka, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors.Rain forces a temporary pause in the high-stakes Miami Open final, as the match between Sinner and Lehecka is deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.Today in Miami

The 2026 Miami Open men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Jiri Lehecka was suspended due to rain at Hard Rock Stadium. Sinner had won the first set 6-4 before play was halted in the second set with the score at 15-30 on Lehecka's serve. The tournament organizers announced the match will not resume before 6:15 PM ET.

Why it matters

The Miami Open is one of the premier tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour, and the men's singles final is a highly anticipated match. Rain delays can significantly impact the flow and momentum of a championship match, potentially affecting the final outcome.

The details

The match was originally scheduled to start at 3 PM ET, but was delayed until around 4:30 PM due to the rain. Sinner had won the first set 6-4 before play was suspended again in the second set with Lehecka serving at 15-30. The tournament organizers have announced that the match will not resume before 6:15 PM ET.

  • The match was originally scheduled to start at 3 PM ET on March 29, 2026.
  • Play was delayed until around 4:30 PM ET due to rain.
  • Sinner won the first set 6-4 before play was suspended again in the second set.
  • The tournament organizers announced the match will not resume before 6:15 PM ET.

The players

Jannik Sinner

An Italian professional tennis player who is currently ranked among the top 10 players in the world.

Jiri Lehecka

A Czech professional tennis player who has been making a name for himself on the ATP Tour in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“We all hope for a great match. Let's see also the weather forecast. It's also not promising, but we hope for as dry as possible so that we have a chance to play.”

— Jannik Sinner

What’s next

The Miami Open organizers have announced that the Sinner vs. Lehecka match will resume no earlier than 6:15 PM ET on March 29, 2026, pending the weather conditions.

The takeaway

Rain delays are an unfortunate reality in outdoor tennis tournaments, and can significantly impact the flow and momentum of a championship match. However, the players and tournament organizers will work to resume play as soon as possible to determine the 2026 Miami Open men's singles champion.