Jannik Sinner’s remarkable run at the 2026 Miami Open has electrified tennis fans worldwide, and the Italian star shows no signs of slowing down. On March 27, Sinner powered past Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(4), to book his place in the Miami Open final, extending a streak that’s rapidly becoming the talk of the ATP Tour. With this victory, Sinner notched his 32nd consecutive set win at Masters 1000 events, a record that underscores his current dominance and relentless consistency on hard courts.
The semifinal clash at Hard Rock Stadium was highly anticipated, pitting Sinner—the world’s No. 2 and reigning Indian Wells champion—against Germany’s Alexander Zverev, a familiar rival. Sinner entered the match with a 7-4 career head-to-head lead over Zverev, including six straight wins, the latest coming earlier in March at Indian Wells. The Miami meeting, however, carried added weight: a spot in the final and a shot at the coveted ‘Sunshine Double.’
The match lived up to expectations. Sinner’s game was sharp from the start, as he broke Zverev early and maintained his edge through the first set. The second set saw Zverev raise his level, pushing Sinner into a tense tie-break. But when the pressure peaked, Sinner’s composure shone through. A crucial error from Zverev—a mishit smash—opened the door, and Sinner raced through the final points to seal the win in just under two hours. The victory wasn’t just another notch in Sinner’s belt; it was his eighth straight win over Zverev, four of which have come in straight sets.
“He’s one of the best ball strikers the game has ever seen,” Frances Tiafoe said after falling to Sinner 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. “There’s no excuses… He’s a hell of a player.” Tiafoe, who had battled through a series of marathon matches to reach the quarters, found himself overwhelmed by Sinner’s relentless depth and precision. “He hits the ball super clean with great depth and he moves super well,” Tiafoe told reporters. “And he does it over and over. He serves at a high clip the majority of times and he makes the court feel pretty small with how well he moves.”
Sinner himself acknowledged Tiafoe’s fatigue, noting, “I think it’s normal [that Frances Tiafoe was tired]. He had tough matches. Long, long matches and playing under the heat, and then finishing later a couple of days ago. I had this in the back of my mind. I know how you feel. But at the same time, I try to play some good tennis, and I managed to do that, so I am seeing both sides a little bit. It’s trying to break him very early that helped me, so I wish him only the best. He is a player who is improving a lot lately. I think he is going to be a tough player to beat.”
This Miami Open campaign has been nothing short of spectacular for Sinner. Not only has he extended his record for most consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 events—now at 32 and counting—but he’s also reached a career-high 12,050 points in the live ATP rankings. While that still leaves him trailing world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz by 1,190 points, the momentum is clearly on Sinner’s side. With Alcaraz set to defend 1,000 points at the upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters, Sinner has a golden opportunity to close the gap in the race for the top ranking.
It’s easy to forget that just a year ago, Sinner was serving a doping suspension during this phase of the season. Now, he’s the player everyone is chasing. Since returning, Sinner has been nearly flawless, capturing Indian Wells earlier this month and now standing on the brink of a historic ‘Sunshine Double’—a feat reserved for the sport’s elite.
Awaiting Sinner in the Miami Open final is Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka, a rising star who’s made an impressive run of his own. Sinner enters as the clear favorite, but as the tournament has shown, anything can happen on the big stage. Should Sinner prevail, he would move to 12,400 points, inching ever closer to Alcaraz and setting the stage for a thrilling clay-court season. The Monte-Carlo Masters and the new-look Madrid Masters at Real Madrid’s iconic Bernabeu stadium are just around the corner, offering more ranking points and high-stakes drama.
Off the court, Sinner’s life has also drawn attention, particularly his relationship with Danish model Laila Hasanovic. While fans hoped to see Hasanovic supporting Sinner in Miami, she’s been busy with her own flourishing career. Hasanovic recently celebrated her feature in Elle Denmark, sharing a playful TikTok with her younger sister as they flipped through the magazine’s pages. “I heard there’s a cool girl in this magazine,” Hasanovic joked, before her sister chimed in, “But you’re in the magazine?” The photos, she confirmed, would be available on March 30.
Hasanovic, who launched her self-tanner line before the Miami Open, is also the face of campaigns for Armani Beauty, Lancome, and Bucherer CPO, among others. Her success has made her an inspiration for fans and aspiring models alike. “On a serious note, you are the best example to her!!! she is so lucky to have an older sister who works hard & achieves her dreams as inspiration,” wrote one fan on social media.
The couple, who went public with their relationship in October 2025 after months of speculation, have largely kept their private life out of the spotlight. Sinner has been candid about his desire for privacy. “There’s a lot of attention,” he said at the Italian Open in May 2025. “Also, off the court, I was surprised to see some pictures, which, nothing serious. I’m not in a relationship!” It wasn’t until later that year that the pair confirmed their romance. Sinner explained his approach to the press: “We keep everything very confidential,” he told Tennis.com. “I won’t say more.” In a 2024 interview with Vanity Fair Italia, he added, “I like talking about tennis, and sports in general. But if you’re referring to my private life, it’s true, I want to keep it that way. I want to protect the people closest to me, keeping them out of all this.”
As the tennis world turns its attention to Sunday’s Miami Open final, all eyes are on Sinner. Can he complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ and further close the gap on Alcaraz? With his current form and steely focus, few would bet against him. The next chapter of Sinner’s remarkable 2026 season is about to be written, and the stakes have never been higher.