Lehecka, after losing in the Miami final to Sinner: "If I had to lose to someone, it was to you"
Jiri Lehecka faced off in his first Masters 1000 final, but he couldn't match the level of Jannik Sinner, who ultimately became the 2026 Miami Open champion. That's why the Czech was full of praise for the Italian during the awards ceremony: "It's never easy to be here after losing a final like this. If I had to lose to someone, it would be to you, Jannik. Congratulations to you and your team for always doing an incredible job," stated the new world number 14.
Jiri Lehecka after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Miami final
"It’s never easy to stand here after losing a final like that. If I need to lose it against someone, it’s against you Jannik. Congrats to you and your team for always doing an incredible job. I think… pic.twitter.com/gUpB62ZIgU— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 29, 2026
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