Daniil Medvedev beat Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the final of the Miami Open to claim his fourth title in five weeks.
Sinner had called the doctor on-court in the middle of the first set and as Medvedev’s serving, consistency and intelligence moved him closer to victory, Sinner struggled with both his game and his body. He fought until the end, trying to shorten points and chase down the net, but Medvedev held on. In the final the Russian faced an opponent in the best form of his life. He quickly pulled his opponent into long, slow rallies, testing the youngster’s discipline as he tried to provoke as many errors as possible. Having not won a big tournament through the 2022 season, he was pushed from the top 10 for the first time in three years by During this incredible run of form across three continents Medvedev has won four titles and reached five finals in consecutive tournament weeks, winning 24 of his past 25 matches.
Daniil Medvedev defeats Jannik Sinner for the sixth straight time to win his first Miami title and his fifth ATP Masters 1000 trophy on Sunday.
The 21-year-old was denied the honour of becoming the second Italian Masters 1000 champion after [Fabio Fognini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabio-fognini/f510/overview) won Monte Carlo in 2019. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview), putting him in pole position in the race for year-end No. His success on the surface has also extended to the [Nitto ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview), where he won the 2020 title. 9 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday, matching his career high first achieved in November 2021. By reaching the Indian Wells and Miami finals this year, both firsts for Medvedev, the 27-year-old became the first man since Djokovic in 2020 to reach consecutive ATP Masters 1000 finals. Medvedev has now won five of the six hard-court ATP Masters 1000s and reached the final in the other (Indian Wells). Though he appeared to be fading physically after his epic win against Alcaraz in the semis, Sinner summoned the energy to break back for 1-2, only to see Medvedev re-establish his advantage at 3-1. With a 7-5, 6-3 victory against [Jannik Sinner](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jannik-sinner/s0ag/overview), Medvedev improved to 24-1 in his past five events, which have reaped four titles. While Sinner had success attacking early, Medvedev showed his range to keep his opponent behind the baseline, ultimately wearing the 10th seed down with his consistency and well-timed aggression. Medvedev is now 6-0 in his ATP Head2Head against Sinner, also having beaten the Italian in the Rotterdam final in February. "At the end I was quite shaky. "It was not easy conditions.
Daniil Medvedev captured his fourth ATP title of the year on Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 for the Miami Open men's singles title.
Medvedev showed his mettle by breaking Sinner right back to even the first set at 3-3. Serving 5-6 in the first set, Sinner didn't have any dazzle left and played a ragged game as Medvedev broke him to close out the first set. Before a crowd that included a handful of celebrities, including Jon Bon Jovi, Medvedev won the first 12 points on his serve. He won his first two service games at love and got up 30-0 in his third one before Sinner started to feel his way back into the match to post the first break. "I was very looking forward to it and prepared for a lot,'' Sinner said. Sinner said the trainer's salt didn't make a huge difference. "It was a very good win. He was very brave with the way he played. "It's kind of the same,'' Medvedev said. "Thanks for the support. Sinner was visited by an ATP trainer midway through the first set Sunday. "It's the best start to a season I've ever had.
The win was Medvedev's 19th career ATP title and his fifth in a Masters 1000 event and confirmed his dominance on hard courts in 2023. Sinner, also beaten in ...
At the end I was quite shaky,” he said. But still the hands get a little shaky so the serve is a little bit tougher… It was probably the hottest day and the most humid during the day,” Medvedev said. “It was not easy conditions. Obviously the first half an hour we played in the sun also,” he said. “No, it was not that bad.
All tournament long, it seemed more and more likely that Medvedev would square off with Carlos Alcaraz in the final. It would have been a rematch from March's ...
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Daniil Medvedev beat Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 to win a maiden Miami Open title.
The win continues a stunning run of form for Medvedev. "At the end I was quite shaky. And it was of little surprise when the world No. I managed to get myself together and close the match." [Kvitova beats Rybakina to win Miami Open](https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-miami/2023/petra-kvitova-beats-elena-rybakina-in-wta-miami-masters-2023-final-ending-hopes-of-sunshine-double-f_sto9537867/story.shtml) [Sinner roars back to stun Alcaraz in Miami Open semis, Spaniard loses No. "It was not easy conditions.
Daniil Medvedev continued his stunning form by beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets in Miami to win his fourth trophy of the year; the 27-year-old has now ...
"At the end I was quite shaky. "Not even tight, because I'm not scared to win. "It was not easy conditions.
Daniil Medvedev became the latest player to discuss the mood in the locker room between Russians and their colleagues.
Every tournament I can play I'm happy to play tennis all over the world, to play for the fans, to play for people. He also addressed the All England Club’s decision to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete this year after they were banned in 2022. The world No 5 also said that the locker room was a friendly place in general as he continued: “So in the locker room, never experienced it. [Ukraine](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/ukraine) war has become the talk of the tennis world in recent weeks. The world No 5 reacted to Wimbledon’s [decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete](/sport/tennis/1753250/Wimbledon-Russia-ban-Daniil-Medvedev-AELTC) again this year after they were banned in 2023. And he revealed that he had experienced no issues with other players behind the scenes despite the recent debate over locker room problems.
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev secured his fourth title of the season with a win against Jannik Sinner in the Miami Masters 1000 final on Sunday.
However, Sinner couldn’t keep up with Medvedev’s form in the final and lost his second Masters 1000 final after the one he lost to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on the same stage in 2021. Medvedev dominated the game with his combination of ferocious serving and relentless defense from the outset. But with the heat, when you run a lot, it gets worse and worse,” he explained at the press conference. His only defeat came in the final of last year’s Indian Wells Masters 1000 against Carlos Alcaraz. After winning his first Miami crown, he couldn’t help but take a last dig at the Indian Wells organization. The victory was Medvedev’s first Miami Masters 1000 trophy, lifting him to a position to which he succeeded Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
The former world No 1 closed this hard-court segment of the tennis season with a 7-5, 6-3 victory in Sunday's final against a below-par Jannik Sinner.
This was his 19th career title on the ATP Tour and, somewhat remarkably, in a 19th different city. - Daniil Medvedev claimed his 19th ATP Tour title of his career at the Miami Open Daniil Medvedev claims 19th title on the ATP Tour as he beats Jannik Sinner to win the Miami Open, a day after it was announced Russian athletes will be re-admitted to Wimbledon
Daniil Medvedev defeated rising star Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to claim his fifth ATP Masters trophy.
"That's when I actually felt much better straightaway. "The thing is that I would like to defend my title, I haven't done it yet. Where have I not [won]?"
Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 to win the Miami Open on Sunday for his fourth title of the year and 19th overall.
Only the headline has been changed. "Now clay season starts so let's see how you do there," Sinner said with a smile. I was really happy to play on it." Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 to win the Miami Open on Sunday for his fourth title of the year and 19th overall. With the win Medvedev earned his fifth Masters 1000 title and improved to 6-0 lifetime against Sinner. Medvedev broke Sinner for 3-1 in the second set and cruised from there, his powerful groundstrokes and impenetrable defense carrying him to the finish.
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after he confirmed his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami ...
So hopefully I can be at my best on clay court season,” he said. I actually beat (Stefanos) Tsitsipas and Novak in the same tournament once. I beat Novak (Djokovic) once on clay. On hard courts I feel the most fluid. “I know that I can play well on clay. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after he confirmed his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami ...
So hopefully I can be at my best on clay court season,” he said. I beat Novak (Djokovic) once on clay. I actually beat (Stefanos) Tsitsipas and Novak in the same tournament once. On hard courts I feel the most fluid. “I know that I can play well on clay. And on hard courts I can play not my best tennis but still win the matches and that’s a big difference,” he told reporters after his 7-5, 6-3 win over Sinner.
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after confirming his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami Ope.
Daniil Medvedev is a former World No. 1, a Grand Slam champion and now a five-time ATP Masters 1000 titlist. For all his accolades, he may never have had a ...
Even if I know that I can play well enough on the grass and clay, on hard courts I feel the most fluid. On hard courts I can play not my best tennis but still win the matches. His maiden trophy triumph at the [Miami Open presented by Itau](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/miami/403/overview) improved his 2023 record to 29-3 and earned him his fourth trophy in his past five events. So I think it's kind of the same," he also said. I love playing on it. [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview) is a former World No.
Russian Daniil Medvedev claimed his fourth ATP title of the year with an emphatic victory over Italy's Jannik Sinner in the final of the Miami Open on ...
Sinner had upset world number one and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Friday's semi-final, but the 21-year-old struggled in the heat against the fourth seed Medvedev, who triumphed 7-5, 6-3. "It was not easy conditions. It was probably the hottest day and the most humid during the day," Medvedev said. But, you know, with the heat, when you run a lot, it gets a little bit worse and worse. Obviously the first half an hour we played in the sun also," he said. Jannik Sinner had upset world number one and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Friday's semi-final, but the 21-year-old struggled in the heat against the fourth seed Daniil Medvedev, who triumphed 7-5, 6-3.
Daniil Medvedev has responded to Jannik Sinner's jibe about the Russian's clay court credentials, after their Miami Open final match.
I actually beat (Stefanos) Tsitsipas and Novak in the same tournament once (the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters). So hopefully I can be at my best on clay court season.” On hard courts I feel the most fluid. And on hard courts I can play not my best tennis but still win the matches and that’s a big difference,” said Medvedev. I beat Novak (Djokovic) once on clay. In the trophy ceremony, Medvedev made one last jibe at the Indian Wells courts that he had previously labelled as ‘not real hard courts’, “People in Miami love tennis.
Daniil Medvedev continues his steady upward trend in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings after his Miami Open presented by Itau triumph, while Novak Djokovic ...
The Finn dispatched [Nuno Borges](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nuno-borges/bt72/overview), [Roberto Bautista Agut](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roberto-bautista-agut/bd06/overview) and [Taro Daniel](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/taro-daniel/da81/overview) in straight sets before battling past [Botic van de Zandschulp](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/botic-van-de-zandschulp/v812/overview) in a tense three-setter. Having dropped to No. A first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final appearance since 2019 has lifted Khachanov to the brink of a Top 10 return. [Emil Ruusuvuori](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/emil-ruusuvuori/rh24/overview), +17 (Career High) [Emil Ruusuvuori](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/emil-ruusuvuori/rh24/overview) reeled off a series of confident wins at Hard Rock Stadium to reach his maiden ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final. The Italian defeated 8 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings in 2019, notched his first Top 10 win in 24 attempts against Defending champion Alcaraz’s defeat to Sinner in a dramatic three-set semi-final at the ATP Masters 1000 event meant the Spaniard dropped 640 points, enough for seven-time year-end No. [Miami Open presented by Itau](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/miami/403/overview) crown, where he defeated [Jannik Sinner](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jannik-sinner/s0ag/overview) in the championship match. [Read Miami Final Report & Watch Highlights.](https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-sinner-miami-2023-final) [Medvedev, Djokovic, Alcaraz Among Champions Of Q1](/en/news/champions-of-q1-2023) No. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview). Despite not competing in Miami, the Serbian replaces [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-alcaraz/a0e2/overview) as World No.
With the win, Medvedev earns his fifth Masters 1000 title and improved to 6-0 lifetime against Sinner.
Even if I know that I can play well enough on the grass and clay, on hard courts I feel the most fluid. I was really happy to play on it.” “I feel the best at my game on hard courts. “So the first tournament is going to be tough. I can play not my best tennis but still win the matches. “I love hard courts.