Jannik Sinner faces proficient Czech Jiri Lehecka within the Miami Open final because the Italian bids to full the ‘Sunshine Double’ and continued his exceptional run of type.
Having won Indian Wells without dropping a set earlier this month, Sinner is on the verge of repeating the feat in Miami – which might make him the primary man in historical past to win Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back with out dropping a set.
The World No 2 prolonged his run of units gained on the Masters stage to 32 as he defeated third seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 within the semi-finals. And with Carlos Alcaraz having suffered a third-round exit, Sinner can even shut the hole to World No 1 by successful a second Miami title.
Lehecka, additionally 24, is thru to his first Masters final after ending the run of Arthur Fils within the semi-finals and the World No 22 is bidding for the most important title of his profession. He is looking to emulate Jakub Mensik and develop into the second Czech participant in a row to win the Miami title.
Here’s every part you want to know
Jannik Sinner v Jiri Lehecka start time
The Miami Open males’s final is not going to start earlier than 8pm BST (UK time) on Sunday 29 March, following the ladies’s doubles final. However, it might depend upon the climate, with rain forecast within the afternoon in Miami.
In the UK, the Miami Open is proven on Sky Sports.
Sinner v Lehecka head-to-head
Sinner has gained all three earlier conferences in opposition to Lehecka and has by no means dropped a set in opposition to the Czech. Their final match was within the third spherical of Roland Garros final season, with Sinner successful 6-0 6-1 6-2.
What has Sinner stated?
“I’m very happy to play one more final in Miami. It has been an incredible place since the first day I’ve been here and I played some great tennis in the past.
“On Sunday it’s going to be a very tough match. He’s a very tough opponent. He played incredible tennis throughout the whole week here, so he doesn’t have anything to lose.”
