Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has continued his incredible form, winning his first-ever title at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Medvedev defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the final to earn his fourth trophy of the year and fifth ATP Masters 1000 title of his career.
Playing in his fifth ATP Tour final, Medvedev put on a dominant display against Sinner. The fourth seed was rock-solid, frustrating the Italian with his calculated baseline game. Medvedev’s win over Sinner marked his sixth consecutive victory against him, also having beaten the Italian in the Rotterdam final in February.
Post-match comments
After the match, Medvedev expressed his happiness at his victory and praised Sinner for his efforts. “I’m really happy. Today was a tough match. It was probably the hottest day and the most humid during the day. It was not easy conditions. I don’t know if Jannik had a small injury or cramp. I was also struggling, tried not to show it,” said Medvedev. “At the end, I was quite shaky. Not even tight, because I’m not scared to win. But still, the hands get a little shaky so the serve is a little bit tougher… I managed to get myself together and close the match.”
Medvedev’s success on the hard-court surface is undeniable. He has won five of the six hard-court ATP Masters 1000s and reached the final in the other (Indian Wells). The 27-year-old has also contested the final at both hard-court Grand Slams, winning the 2021 US Open. His success on the surface has also extended to the Nitto ATP Finals, where he won the 2020 title.
Career-best mark
Medvedev’s victory at Miami Open marks his fourth tour-level title this year, which matches his career-best mark from both 2019 and 2021. This incredible performance gives him a strong opportunity to set a new high. With his current form, he is expected to continue to make a significant impact in the ATP circuit.
Daniil Medvedev has once again demonstrated why he is one of the top-ranked tennis players in the world, and his victory at the Miami Open adds to his already impressive list of accolades. His remarkable success on the hard-court surface and consistent form makes him a formidable opponent for any player.
