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Miami Open Final Delayed Due to Rain
Sinner and Lehecka will face off for the title later this afternoon.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:05pm
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The rain delay adds an extra layer of drama and anticipation to the highly anticipated Miami Open final between rising stars Jannik Sinner and Jiri Lehecka.Miami TodayThe Miami Open presented by Itau final between Jannik Sinner and Jiri Lehecka has been delayed until 3:15 p.m. local time due to rain. Sinner is aiming to complete the 'Sunshine Double' by winning both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season, while Lehecka is competing in his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final.
Why it matters
The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the Grand Slams, and the men's final is a highly anticipated matchup between two rising stars on the ATP Tour. Sinner has a chance to achieve a rare 'Sunshine Double' by winning both the Indian Wells and Miami titles in the same year, a feat that would cement his status as one of the top players in the world.
The details
The final was originally scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, but heavy rain in the Miami area forced organizers to delay the start. The women's doubles final, which was set to precede the men's championship match, was also suspended in the first set and moved to a different court.
- The Miami Open final was originally scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- The start of the final has been delayed until 3:15 p.m. local time due to rain.
The players
Jannik Sinner
An Italian professional tennis player who is currently ranked among the top 10 players in the world. Sinner is aiming to win his first 'Sunshine Double' by capturing the titles at both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season.
Jiri Lehecka
A Czech professional tennis player who is competing in his first career ATP Masters 1000 final. Lehecka has emerged as one of the rising stars on the ATP Tour in recent years.
What they’re saying
“We're disappointed to have to delay the start of the final, but the safety of the players and fans is our top priority. We're hopeful the rain will clear up soon so we can get the match underway.”
— James Blake, Tournament Director
What’s next
The men's final is now scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m. local time, weather permitting. If further delays occur, the match may be pushed to Monday.
The takeaway
The rain delay adds an extra layer of drama and anticipation to the Miami Open final, as fans eagerly await the showdown between rising stars Jannik Sinner and Jiri Lehecka. The outcome of this match could have significant implications for the rest of the ATP season.
