Sinner's victory, coupled with Aryna Sabalenka's triumph over Coco Gauff on Saturday, mark the first time the Indian Wells-Miami sweep was achieved on both the men's and women's sides since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka both did it in 2016.

Miami Open: Jannik Sinner waits out rain delays to complete Sunshine Double

Sabalenka was most surprised on Monday (Mar 23) after beating China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 16. The win had put Sabalenka in her 15th consecutive WTA Tour quarterfinal but that was not the reason for her excitement but a $100 Golden Glizzy hotdog with gold sprinkles on top.

Sabalenka gets more excited with $100 exotic Golden Glizzy hotdog than R16 win at Miami Open - WATCH

The former world no. 1, who held the position for 125 weeks, won her first grand slam at French Open in 2020 at age 19. She then won at Roland Garros three consecutive years in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addtion to that, Swiatek has also won US Open (2022) and Wimbledon (2025) as well.

'Tennis feels complicated': Iga Swaitek feels pressure of own success after Miami Open exit

Osaka's best result since making a comeback in 2024 was last year when she reached the semi-finals of US Open 2025 in women's singles. The former world no. 1 has very high expectations from herself and she is not willing to play without results.

Naomi Osaka considering retirement? Ex-world no. 1 rather be a 'great mom than losing in first round'

Sabalenka is not happy with the comments of Dubai Open tournament director Salah Tahlak, who had said: "I think there should be a harsher punishment on the players, not just fines, they should be docked ranking points." Tahlak's comments after Sabalenka had withdrawn from the tournament.

'Tournaments not protecting us': Sabalenka not going to Dubai Open in future after director's 'ridiculous' comments

Tennis, Sports: The prize money for the men's and women's category is the same at the Miami Open, meaning the winner of the match will get just over $1 million

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Tennis, Sports: The 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, claimed his first title on the ATP Tour with an outstanding display of powerful tennis

Miami Open: Djokovic falls short of 100th career title as Czech teenager Jakub Mensik lifts title

Tennis, Sports: Having lost the final at Indian Wells to Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva earlier this month, Sabalenka was determined not to fall at last hurdle again

Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Jessica Pegula to clinch Miami Open title

Tennis, Sports: The Serb—who at 37 is now the oldest man to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final -- will take on a 19-year-old in Sunday's final after Mensik beat Taylor Fritz

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic to face Mensik with 100th title within reach

Sports, Tennis: Djokovic, who will face Bulgarian Dimitrov on Friday, had no doubt what had been the key to his success after winning 84% of his first-serve points.

Ageing Djokovic creates history with semis berth in Miami Open; Fritz advances

Sports, Tennis: Eala moved to Spain at the age of 13 to join Rafael Nadal's academy in Mallorca and Toni Nadal, the Spaniard's uncle was in her box for the match.

Philippines teen Eala stuns world number 2 Swiatek to reach Miami Open semis

Tennis, Sports: Fonseca brought his energetic brand of attacking tennis, but De Minaur was up to challenge, coping with both the blistering forehands and  partisan crowd

Miami Open: De Minaur ends Fonseca challenge, Zverev marches on; Paolini, Raducanu also advance

Sports, Tennis: The 55th-ranked Goffin, whose world ranking reached No.7 in 2017, struck some glorious winners while Alcaraz was struggling with unforced errors.

Belgian veteran David Goffin sends Carlos Alcaraz packing in Miami Open

Sports, Tennis: Sabalenka beat Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova 6-3 6-0 in a contest that lasted just 58 minutes, while Gauff beat Sofia Kenin 6-0 6-0 in just 47 minutes.

Miami Open: Sabalenka, Coco Gauff cruise but Rybakina crashes out in second round

Jannik Sinner said he is enjoying every moment of his sensational start to the 2024 season after winning the Miami Open on Sunday for his third title of the year.

Tennis: Italian star Jannik Sinner relishing the moment after splendid Miami Open victory

Jannik Sinner dominated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-1 on Sunday (March 31) to win the Miami Open for the first time and rise to world number two. The Italian fired a passing shot howling by his Bulgarian opponent for a crucial break in the first set and captured the opener with a brilliant backhand winner that brought the fans at Hard Rock Stadium to their feet.

Tennis: Italian Jannik Sinner beats Grigor Dimitrov to win Miami Open

American Danielle Collins overcame fourth seed Elena Rybakina to win the final of the Miami Open 7-5 6-3 on Saturday and claim the title on home soil in her farewell season.

Tennis: USA's Danielle Collins beats Rybakina to win maiden Miami Open title in farewell season

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-7(4) 6-4 in a thrilling contest on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face world number three Jannik Sinner.

Miami Open: Grigor Dimitrov continues purple patch, beats Zverev in semis to set up final's clash with Sinner

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina overcame a second-set meltdown to beat Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-4 0-6 7-6(2) on Thursday and secure a return trip to the Miami Open final.

Miami Open: Elena Rybakina enters final after solid comeback against Victoria Azarenka in tight semis clash

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals.

Grigor Dimitrov stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

Jannik Sinner rolled past Tomas Machac 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open, where he will face Russian Daniil Medvedev in a tantalising rematch of the Australian Open final.

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner set for Miami Open semifinal face-off

Elena Rybakina survived a gruelling Miami Open quarter-final against Maria Sakkari on Tuesday as the former Wimbledon champion advanced to the last four for a second straight year with a 7-5 6-7(4) 6-4 victory.

Tennis: Elena Rybakina survives Maria Sakkari battle to enter Miami Open semifinals

Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz kept his hopes for a Sunshine Double alive with a 6-3 6-3 win over Lorenzo Musetti to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals for the third straight year on Tuesday.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev into Miami Open quarterfinals

World number three Coco Gauff said it would not be easy to shrug off Monday's Miami Open defeat by Caroline Garcia but the former Roland Garros runner-up is setting her sights on the claycourt season and the year's second Grand Slam.

Tennis: World number three Coco Gauff looking forward to clay season after Miami disappointment

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