Sinner sets a series of unbelievable records by completing the 'Sunshine Double', closing in on Alcaraz's number one position.

After winning the Indian Wells Masters, Jannik Sinner continued to display devastating form to defeat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami final, thereby becoming the first player since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the "Sunshine Double."

What makes Sinner's achievement even more special is the way he conquered the two most prestigious Masters 1000 tournaments in March. The 24-year-old player did not lose any set throughout his journey at Indian Wells and Miami, something unprecedented in the history of the "Sunshine Double." This is clear evidence of Sinner's stability and absolute dominance over the rest of the ATP Tour.

In the Miami final, despite interruptions from prolonged rain, Sinner maintained incredible focus. He quickly broke Lehecka's serve and completely controlled the match with precise baseline shots. Notably, in the first set, Sinner won all 16/16 points on his first serve, a statistic showing near-perfect execution. Although Lehecka had impressively saved break points in earlier rounds, the Czech player could not withstand the continuous pressure from his opponent.

This victory also extends Sinner's streak of outstanding form at the Masters 1000 level. He has won 34 consecutive sets in ATP Tour events, starting from late last season. The record of 19 wins and 2 losses since the start of 2026 further shows that Sinner is reaching peak maturity in his career, both technically and in competitive mentality.

Not stopping there, the Miami title also helps Sinner reach a series of impressive milestones. He becomes the 8th player in history to complete the "Sunshine Double," joining legends like Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, and Federer himself. Notably, Djokovic has achieved this multiple times, but even the Serbian player has never won without losing a set like Sinner.

The 7th Masters 1000 title in his career also allows Sinner to match Alexander Zverev's record among active players, and he is now only one title behind his major rival Carlos Alcaraz. Furthermore, Sinner's total number of major titles (Grand Slam, ATP Finals, Masters 1000, Olympic) has risen to 13, just two titles behind Alcaraz, a gap that could easily be closed in the near future.

It is noteworthy that Sinner is accelerating strongly in the race to the world number one spot. From being over 3,000 points behind Alcaraz before Indian Wells, the Italian player has reduced the gap to just 1,190 points after two consecutive titles. Meanwhile, Alcaraz disappointed by stopping in the Indian Wells semifinals and Miami third round, inadvertently allowing his opponent to narrow the distance.

This race promises to heat up as the clay season begins. Alcaraz must defend up to 4,300 points from major titles like Monte Carlo Masters, Italian Open, and especially Roland Garros. Conversely, Sinner faces almost no point pressure during this period, opening a significant opportunity for him to reclaim the ATP number one position.