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Sinner Favored to Complete Sunshine Double as Lehecka Seeks Breakthrough in Miami

Sinner Favored to Complete Sunshine Double as Lehecka Seeks Breakthrough in Miami

Jaceline
Jaceline
Published: Mar 27, 2026

Jannik Sinner enters the Miami Open final as the strong favourite after a dominant run, while Jiri Lehecka aims to spring a surprise in his first Masters 1000 title match.

Jannik Sinner will be bidding to cap an impressive two‑week run by completing the coveted Sunshine Double when he faces Jiri Lehecka in the men’s final of the Miami Open. The Italian has yet to drop a set this week and enters Sunday’s title match as the clear favourite.

Source: ATP Tour

Sinner’s path to the final has been marked by commanding performances, including a strong win over Alexander Zverev in the semifinals that extended his unbeaten streak in Masters 1000 matches this season. He has not lost a set in either Indian Wells or Miami, putting him one win away from joining an elite group of players who have achieved the Sunshine Double by winning both tournaments in the same year.

Standing across the net will be Czech player Jiri Lehecka, who has produced one of the best weeks of his career to reach his first Masters 1000 final. Lehecka cruised into the title match with a straight‑sets victory over Arthur Fils in the semifinals and has been particularly strong on serve throughout the tournament.

Sinner’s head‑to‑head advantage over Lehecka is significant, with the Italian leading their previous meetings and having won every set they have contested. That record underlines Sinner’s status as favourite, but Lehecka’s aggressive play and solid serving make him capable of challenging if he brings his best level to the final.

Sunday’s final promises an intriguing contrast between Sinner’s consistency and Lehecka’s breakthrough momentum. Fans can expect an engaging match as Sinner looks to secure another big‑title victory, while Lehecka aims to claim his first Masters 1000 crown.