Jannik Sinner triumphs in Miami and achieves the coveted “Sunshine double”, namely victory in the ATP 1000 tournaments in the Florida city and Indian Wells in California.

This is the eighth time it's happened (the last player to do so was Roger Federer in 2017), but the Italian is the first to do so without dropping a single set. This excellent run of form bodes well for the clay-court season, which begins soon.

In the Miami final, Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech Jiri Lehecka, ranked 22nd in the world. A relentless serve (10 aces), solid baseline play, and his usual composure in the most critical moments were the South Tyrolean champion's strengths. The match was never in doubt. Courtside, coaches Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill witnessed their protégé's latest feat.

If there's one flaw in Sinner's performance, it's his lack of consistency on break points: 2 out of 11. Lehecka tried everything to defy the odds, forcing every shot, but the differences between the two players were clear. Statistically, Sinner won 72 points, the Czech 60. The Italian's games almost always went smoothly, while his opponent had to struggle to maintain his serve. The final score was 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 33 minutes of play.

It's worth noting that the match, played at the Hard Rock Stadium, was interrupted for over an hour due to rain. "Finals are always tough. I tried to stay solid; the course was difficult due to the rain. It's incredible to have achieved this swing in North America, and it's incredible to have achieved this record. I'm very happy, and now I'm happy to be returning home," Sinner said after the match.

(Unioneonline)

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