Jannik Sinner showcased an outstanding display of tennis, requiring only 69 minutes to overcome defending champion Daniil Medvedev and secure a spot in the Miami Open final.
The second-seeded Sinner delivered a commanding performance, swiftly dispatching Russia’s Medvedev with a comprehensive scoreline of 6-1, 6-2 in a one-sided semi-final encounter.
This semi-final clash marked a rematch of January’s Australian Open final, where the 22-year-old Italian emerged victorious after a grueling five-set battle.
Sinner’s dominance on the court was evident as he controlled the pace of the game, leaving little room for Medvedev to mount a comeback.
Sinner now sets his sights on his fourth ATP Masters final, awaiting the outcome of Friday’s second semi-final showdown between Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev.
A victory in the final on Sunday would propel Sinner up one spot in the world rankings to claim the coveted number two position, displacing double Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Despite his formidable reputation, world number four Medvedev struggled to find his rhythm, committing 22 unforced errors throughout the match.
The home crowd inside the Hard Rock Stadium expressed their dissatisfaction with Medvedev’s performance, particularly after witnessing two erratic mistakes in the second set.
Sinner’s exceptional form this season is highlighted by his remarkable consistency, having suffered only one defeat thus far, which came in the semifinals of Indian Wells two weeks ago against eventual champion Alcaraz.
With his sights set on clinching the Miami Open title, Sinner remains a formidable force on the ATP Tour.