Jannik Sinner emerged victorious at the Miami Open presented by Itau, claiming his second ATP Masters 1000 title in style. He has now risen to number 2 in the ATP rankings.
The Italian dynamo defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1, showcasing his dominance and sealing his ascent to a career-high No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
Despite facing two previous final defeats in Miami, Sinner demonstrated his unwavering determination and exceptional form in 2024. With an impressive 21-1 record for the year, he entered the final with confidence, delivering a flawless and aggressive performance that secured his third title of the season.
Reflecting on his triumph, Sinner expressed pride in his accomplishment, highlighting the challenges he overcame throughout the tournament. His resilience and steadily improving game culminated in a stellar two weeks, culminating in a well-deserved victory.
“I’m really proud obviously about the result,” Sinner said. “I started off struggling a little bit this week. I haven’t had so much time to adapt on this court, so I knew in the beginning that it’s going to be tough. As the tournament went on, I felt better and better. Today’s performance was really, really good. I’m just proud how I handled the situation. It was not easy, so it was a very, very good two weeks.”
Match highlights
Despite Dimitrov’s commendable performance in Miami, including notable wins over top-ranked opponents, he was unable to match Sinner’s level in the final. Despite creating opportunities, Dimitrov struggled to contain Sinner’s relentless attack and consistency from the baseline.
In a tightly contested first set, Sinner seized crucial opportunities to secure a break and establish a lead. His aggressive play and unwavering focus propelled him to claim the set, setting the stage for a dominant performance in the second set.
In the second set, Sinner’s momentum surged as he showcased his powerful hitting and strategic play. Dominating from the baseline, he capitalised on Dimitrov’s vulnerabilities, ultimately securing a comprehensive victory and affirming his status as a rising star in men’s tennis.
Setting records for Italian players
With his win, Sinner not only makes history as the first Italian to reach No. 2 in the ATP rankings but also becomes the first Italian to capture multiple Masters 1000 titles. His remarkable journey this season includes claiming his maiden major title at the Australian Open and triumphing at the ATP 500 in Rotterdam.
Throughout the Miami tournament, Sinner’s relentless focus and solid performance were evident, as he dropped just one set en-route to the title. Notably, his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals showcased his formidable skill and determination.
Looking ahead, Sinner remains grounded, having won 25 out of his last 26 matches.
“Staying in the present moment. What it has been, it has been. I just try to improve… And also enjoying the moment. This is a special moment,” Sinner said. “You never know if this is the last time or not. So you have to enjoy this for one day, and now a new chapter is coming, clay-court [season] is coming, so completely different. Let’s see how I will play from now on. But for sure, the hard-court season until now has been very good.”
