Sinner, in search of the Sunshine Double in Miami: "This tournament is key for me"

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Jannik Sinner arrives at the Miami Open 2026 brimming with confidence after his title in Indian Wells, but also demanding a lot from himself, aware of the significance this event holds for his aspirations. He expressed this during a press conference where he analyzed how he perceives the playing conditions in comparison to the Californian desert.

Joining a very exclusive list of players is what Jannik Sinner aims to do at this Miami Open 2026. To achieve it, the San Candido native will have to tackle the enormous challenge of winning in Florida following his victory in California, adapting to the changing conditions, and avoiding the inevitable physical and mental fatigue after triumphing in Indian Wells. Only 11 individuals have completed the Sunshine Double in tennis history. Will Sinner become the 12th?

"It means a lot to me to compete in Miami again after not being able to last year. I am very happy to play in such a big tournament. I have high hopes for this event; I want to prove to myself that I am capable of going far here once more," stated the 2024 champion on these courts, knowing he has a clear opportunity to achieve a historic double if he lifts the trophy at this venue on Sunday, March 29.

How Sinner perceives the courts at the Miami Open: "They are faster than I expected"

Avoiding direct comments on that dream, it's intriguing how Sinner is very aware of the ongoing challenge playing on clay poses for him and how arriving with maximum confidence would be crucial. "You never know how things are going to go on the clay court swing. I did gain confidence on that surface last year, but I want to do well here because it's the final hard court tournament, and it would be significant for me to deliver a great performance," he explained before addressing the court conditions.

"The playing context here feels very different from Indian Wells . The ball bounces much lower and slightly quicker. I've been surprised during practice as I've observed the conditions to be faster than expected, but I think it's due to the heat while being on the court. Each year is different; I just hope to play great tennis these weeks," affirmed Jannik Sinner, who will debut at the Miami Open 2026 against the winner of the Buse and Dzumhur match on Saturday, March 21, provided that the weather doesn't continue disrupting the tournament schedule.

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