Jannik Sinner wins Miami Open 2026, completes 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set
On 29 March 2026 Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and become the first man to complete the Indian Wells–Miami 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.
Summary
Italy's Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka of Czechia 6-4, 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on 29 March 2026. Having already won Indian Wells, he completed the 'Sunshine Double' and became the first man to do it without dropping a set in either event. The last man to win both in the same season was Roger Federer in 2017. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka had completed the Sunshine Double a day earlier.
Key facts
- Winner
- Jannik Sinner (Italy)
- Final
- Beat Jiri Lehecka (Czechia) 6-4, 6-4 – 29 March 2026
- Sunshine Double
- Indian Wells + Miami in the same season
- Record
- First man to do it without dropping a set
- Previous man to do it
- Roger Federer, 2017
- Women's champion
- Aryna Sabalenka (also Sunshine Double)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Who won the men's singles title at the Miami Open 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami Open final on 29 March 2026.
The tennis 'Sunshine Double' refers to winning which two tournaments in the same season?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Wells and Miami Open
The Sunshine Double means winning Indian Wells followed by Miami in the same season.
Before Jannik Sinner in 2026, who was the last man to complete the Sunshine Double?
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Correct answer: D — Roger Federer, 2017
The last male player to complete the double before Sinner was Roger Federer in 2017.
Consider the following statements about the Miami Open 2026 final: 1. Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka of Czechia in straight sets. 2. Sinner became the eighth man to win both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Sinner won 6-4, 6-4 against Czech Jiri Lehecka and became the eighth man to complete the Indian Wells–Miami double.