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Jiri Lehecka advanced to his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open, boosting his ranking to a career-high world No. 14 after the run, though he lost to Jannik Sinner in the final. The article also highlights notable movers this week, including Zverev rising to No. 3 and strides by Fils, Medjedovic and Jodar.
Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka in the rain-delayed Miami Open final to complete the Sunshine Double, after taking the opening set 6-4 and sealing the title when play finished late at night. He becomes the eighth man to achieve the feat (first since Federer in 2017). The day also saw Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend win the women’s doubles to complete their Sunshine Double, and Sinner even saluted F1’s Kimi Antonelli in his post-match speech.
Jannik Sinner and Jiri Lehecka waited on court as rain repeatedly delayed the Miami Open final; the women’s doubles finished first, start times were moved back, and Sinner and Lehecka finally took the court around 4:20pm local, with Sinner taking the first set 6-4 before further weather interruptions, while commentators noted the unclear scheduling and Sinner’s readiness.
Jannik Sinner is aiming to seal the Sunshine Double by beating Jiri Lehecka in the Miami Open final, but wet weather threatens to derail the schedule again. With forecasts predicting rain for Sunday, Sinner says he’ll focus on the match and hope for a dry day to allow the final to go ahead, stressing he’ll give his best regardless of delays.
Carlos Alcaraz won his second Queen’s title by defeating Jiri Lehecka in the final, showcasing his formidable form ahead of Wimbledon. Alcaraz praised Lehecka’s high level of play and expressed his happiness about winning the tournament, while Lehecka acknowledged his effort despite the loss and praised Alcaraz’s performance. The victory boosts Alcaraz’s confidence and ranking prospects as Wimbledon approaches.