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Sinner sends quickfire opening assertion in Miami, equals a Djokovic report

World No. 2 is chasing ‘Sunshine Double’ after Indian Wells triumph

March 21, 2026

Jannik Sinner made the transition from Indian Wells to the Miami Open presented by Itau look straightforward on Saturday afternoon at Laborious Rock Stadium.

Starting his Miami title bid six days after he lifted his maiden trophy for 2026 on the BNP Paribas Open, Sinner raced previous Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-3 inside Laborious Rock Stadium. The No. 2 participant within the PIF ATP Rankings, who’s bidding to turn out to be the primary man to finish the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ since Roger Federer in 2017, dropped simply eight factors behind his supply within the match.

Signed, sealed , delivered 📩@janniksin begins his quest for the Sunshine Double in dazzling style.@MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/UQvxjDDcmB

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Now on a 12-match profitable streak at ATP Masters 1000 occasions following his title runs on the Rolex Paris Masters in November and in Indian Wells, Sinner has tied Novak Djokovic’s report for probably the most consecutive units gained at that stage (24). He can have the possibility to maneuver away from his nice rival by profitable the opening set of his third-round encounter in opposition to thirtieth seed Corentin Moutet or Tomas Machac.

“I really feel just like the scoreboard issues at instances,” stated Sinner when requested about his streak of straight-sets wins. “For me, I attempt to enhance as a participant and put myself within the place to play as many matches as attainable. I at all times deal with each opponent in the identical method, making an attempt to come back on court docket and do my greatest with an awesome angle and making an attempt to go for it.”

In addition to producing a top-class serving efficiency to overwhelm World No. 76 Dzumhur within the pair’s maiden Lexus ATP Head2Head assembly, Sinner additionally excelled on the web all through his 71-minute triumph. The 25-time tour-level champion gained 77 per cent (10/13) of factors when he moved ahead, in accordance with Infosys ATP Stats.

“For me, the transition recreation is essential. It’s an element that we’ve tried to enhance quite a bit,” stated Sinner. “It additionally relies upon a bit, day-to-day. At this time, beginning off with a break straightaway, I attempted to be a bit aggressive.

“At instances it labored very nicely, at instances I made a few unforced errors, however I didn’t have a number of time to regulate right here. It’s very completely different than in Indian Wells. First-round matches are by no means straightforward, so I’m pleased.”

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