Jannik Sinner made a sharp start to his Miami campaign, easing past Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-3 at Hard Rock Stadium just six days after lifting the Indian Wells trophy. The world No. 2 dropped only eight points on serve, won 14 of 17 points when he came forward, and wrapped up the first meeting between the pair in 71 minutes. Dzumhur entered the match ranked No. 76.
Chasing the Sunshine Double
The Italian is aiming to complete the Sunshine Double, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer in 2017. He arrives in South Florida on a 12-match winning run at ATP Masters 1000 events after titles in Paris last November and at Indian Wells last week. His straight-sets win over Dzumhur extended his streak of sets won at Masters 1000 level to 24, tying Novak Djokovic’s record. He can take sole ownership of the mark by claiming the opening set of his third-round match against 30th seed Corentin Moutet, who advanced by defeating Tomas Machac 6-0, 1-6, 6-4.
Sinner is chasing a second Miami crown after triumphing here in 2024. With no ranking points to defend at this event, he has an opportunity to strengthen his push for the No. 1 spot in the ATP Rankings in his duel with Carlos Alcaraz.
Reflecting on his performance and current form, Sinner emphasized that he focuses on steady improvement, treats every opponent with the same intent, and looks to play with positive intent. He noted the importance of his transition game, said he aimed to be aggressive from the start despite limited time to adjust from Indian Wells to Miami conditions, and acknowledged the challenge of opening matches while expressing satisfaction with the result.
The 25-time tour-level champion’s next test comes against Moutet, with history within reach if he keeps his momentum rolling. Fans are eagerly anticipating how Sinner will perform as he aims for greatness in this prestigious tournament.