Italy’s Jannik Sinner secured a landmark victory at the Miami Open 2026, defeating Jiri Lehecka 6–4, 6–4 in the final. With this win, Sinner completed the prestigious ‘Sunshine Double’, claiming both Indian Wells and Miami titles in the same season—an achievement that underscores his growing dominance on the ATP Tour.
Historic Sunshine Double feat
Sinner became the first player since Roger Federer in 2017 to win both tournaments in a single season. Remarkably, he is the first to achieve this without dropping a single set across the two events. The run also included his maiden Indian Wells title, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Elite company in tennis history
The ‘Sunshine Double’ is among tennis’s toughest accomplishments, previously achieved by legends such as Jim Courier, Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, Marcelo Rios, and Andre Agassi. Federer and Novak Djokovic have completed it multiple times. Sinner now becomes the eighth player to join this exclusive list, reinforcing his place among the sport’s elite.
Dominant form and season record
The 24-year-old extended his streak to 34 consecutive sets won at the ATP Masters 1000 level, dating back to the Paris Masters last year. He has also improved his season record to 19 wins and just 2 losses. His consistent performances have brought him closer to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings, significantly narrowing the points gap.
Key facts
- The ‘Sunshine Double’ refers to winning Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the same season.
- ATP Masters 1000 tournaments are among the most prestigious events after the Grand Slams.
- Roger Federer was the last player to complete the Sunshine Double in 2017 before Sinner.
- Novak Djokovic holds multiple Sunshine Double titles, including a streak from 2014 to 2016.
Parallel success in women’s tennis
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka also completed the Sunshine Double this year. This marks only the fourth instance in history when both ATP and WTA players achieved the feat in the same season, with previous occurrences in 1994, 2005, and 2016 featuring legends such as Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, and Victoria Azarenka.