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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.
Rain on the final day disrupted the Miami Open finals, moving the women’s doubles final from the Stadium Court to the Grandstand and delaying the men’s final; Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the doubles title 7-6(0) 6-1, completing the Sunshine Double amid a day of schedule chaos.
Heavy rain on the Miami Open final day halted the women's doubles final on Stadium Court and forced a mid-match relocation to Grandstand Court, with the men's singles final also delayed amid a weather-delayed schedule and a push to complete both finals before more interruptions.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open final to complete the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells followed by Miami) and move ahead of Gauff 7-6 in their head-to-head; the match lasted 2 hours, 11 minutes, with Sabalenka’s power and a noisy crowd shaping the tense finale.
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.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to win the Miami Open and complete the Sunshine Double after Indian Wells, becoming the fifth woman to achieve the feat and the first since Iga Swiatek in 2022; the victory caps a stellar 2026 run (three titles, 23 of 24 matches) as Gauff's performance earns her a likely rise to No.3 in the world when rankings update.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the tennis 'Sunshine Double' by winning in Miami.
Coco Gauff cruised past Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach her first Miami Open final and will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina to set up the final; Sabalenka is chasing the Sunshine Double as she starts the year strongly.
During the Miami Open quarterfinal, Jessica Pegula’s exasperated language directed at her coaches prompted Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Overend to apologize on-air, as Elena Rybakina recovered to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the semifinals.
Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Miami Open women’s singles semi-finals for the first time, becoming the youngest American to reach the last four since Serena Williams in 2004. She admitted she still battles imposter syndrome as she prepares to face Karolina Muchova, with a potential rise to No.3 in the rankings if she makes the final.
Iga Świątek has ended her 18-month coaching partnership with Wim Fissette following an up‑and‑down start to 2026, a period that included a Wimbledon title and other trophies but also inconsistent results as she experimented with a new style. After a Miami Open second‑round exit that snapped her 73‑match opening‑win streak, she announced the split on Instagram, thanking Fissette while noting the rest of her team remains unchanged and she will pursue a new chapter with a continued focus on clay season.
Iga Swiatek has split from coach Wim Fissette after an early exit at the Miami Open, ending a partnership that helped her win Wimbledon and add titles in Seoul and Cincinnati; with a disappointing 2026 start, she plans to hire a new coach ahead of Stuttgart and will keep her remaining support staff.
Sebastian Korda upset world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the Miami Open third round, sealing the win on his second match point as Alcaraz rallied in the second set. Korda advances to face Karen Khachanov or Martin Landaluce in the fourth round, while Alcaraz says he’s improving and aiming for the clay season, noting that lower-ranked opponents can play with more freedom against him.