Jannik Sinner delivered a statement performance on the ATP Tour, completing a historic “Sunshine Double” by winning Indian Wells and the Miami Open without dropping a set, a feat unmatched in the modern era.
The 24-year-old sealed the Miami title with a controlled 6-4, 6-4 win over Jiri Lehecka, underlining the growing gap between himself and world number one Carlos Alcaraz and the rest of the field.
Sinner’s dominance is reflected in his current run of 34 consecutive sets won at Masters level, placing him alongside Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as the only players to claim three straight titles at that tier.
The Italian has now cut Alcaraz’s lead at the top of the rankings to 1,190 points, intensifying a rivalry that is set to define the season. With Alcaraz exiting early in Miami, momentum has firmly shifted toward Sinner ahead of the clay swing.
A key factor has been Sinner’s improved serve. He struck 70 aces across six matches in Miami and dropped serve only once, using precision and consistency to control matches under pressure.
While his ball-striking remains elite, Sinner continues to refine his attacking game, signaling further growth.
With Alcaraz already preparing for clay, the battle for world number one looks set to tighten as both players push each other to new levels.