Sinner Captures 'Sunshine Double' at Miami Open

Italian tennis star becomes first man to win Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back without dropping a set.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:59pm

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Jannik Sinner, the world's second-ranked tennis player, defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the rain-delayed Miami Open final on Sunday to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' - winning the Indian Wells and Miami titles in consecutive weeks without dropping a single set.

Why it matters

Winning the 'Sunshine Double' is considered one of the toughest feats in men's tennis, with only a handful of players accomplishing the back-to-back Indian Wells and Miami titles in their careers. Sinner's dominant performance cements his status as one of the rising stars of the sport.

The details

Sinner, who played with a soccer ball during the rain delays, won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to the victory. World No. 22 Lehecka, playing in his first Masters 1000 final, fought off multiple break points in the second set before Sinner broke through to take the title.

  • The final was delayed by about 90 minutes due to rain at the start of the second set.
  • Sinner is the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to win the Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back.

The players

Jannik Sinner

The world's second-ranked tennis player who won the Miami Open title without dropping a set, completing the coveted 'Sunshine Double'.

Jiri Lehecka

The world No. 22 Czech player who was making his first appearance in a Masters 1000 final.

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What they’re saying

“We did a lot of work to be in this position, so I'm really, really happy, and I'm also happy to go back home now. Making here the Sunshine Double here for the first time, it's incredible. It's something I would have never thought, because it's also difficult to achieve, and yeah, we made it somehow, so I'm very happy.”

— Jannik Sinner

What’s next

Sinner will look to continue his strong start to the 2026 season and build on his 'Sunshine Double' triumph as the ATP Tour heads to the clay court swing in Europe.

The takeaway

Jannik Sinner's dominant run to the 'Sunshine Double' title without dropping a set underscores his emergence as one of the top young talents in men's tennis, joining an elite club of players who have achieved this prestigious feat.