Dominant Start to Miami Campaign

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner continued his pursuit of the “Sunshine Double” with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur on Saturday at the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida. The win comes on the heels of his recent triumph at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.

A Return to Competition

Sinner was unable to compete in either Indian Wells or Miami last year, serving a three-month suspension following a settlement related to a doping violation.

Chasing History

If Sinner secures the Miami Open title next weekend, he will become the first male player since Roger Federer in 2017 to win both the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments in the same year.

Match Details and Performance

Sinner controlled the match against the No. 76 ranked Dzumhur with precise serving and powerful groundstrokes. He won 14 of 17 points when approaching the net.

“Opening games are never easy. I’m very happy with my performance today, now let’s see what challenge comes next,”

Jannik Sinner

The 2024 Miami Open champion noted that the court conditions in Miami suit his playing style.

“The ball doesn’t bounce too high here, which I really appreciate.”

Jannik Sinner

Record-Breaking Form

This victory marks Sinner’s 12th consecutive win at an ATP Masters 1000 event, a streak that began with his Paris Masters title last year. He has now won 24 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level, tying a record previously held by Novak Djokovic.

Looking Ahead

Sinner will face Corentin Moutet on Monday.