Tennis LIVE: Jannik Sinner beats Jiri Lehecka to win Miami Open final
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Key Points:
- Jannik Sinner won the Miami Open men's final against Jiri Lehecka, completing the prestigious Sunshine Double by winning both Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year.
- The final was heavily affected by rain delays, with multiple suspensions and rescheduling throughout the day, but Sinner ultimately secured straight-set victories in both tournaments.
- In women's doubles, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend also completed the Sunshine Double by defeating Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini after overcoming a lengthy rain delay and court change.
- Aryna Sabalenka achieved the Sunshine Double in women's singles by beating Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final, highlighting a weekend of significant Italian and international tennis success.
- Carlos Alcaraz, despite recent struggles and an early Miami Open exit, has been training on clay ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters, focusing on adjusting to the surface after a demanding schedule.
