Miami Open Title 2023:- Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev claimed his fourth title of the year by defeating Jannik Sinner in a closely-contested final match in Miami Opens 2023. Medvedev, who was once the top-ranked player in the world, has now won 24 out of his last 25 matches, including his latest victory at the prestigious Miami Open.
The win marked his first-ever title win at the Miami Open. Medvedev clinched his fifth Masters 1000 title and 19th title overall by beating Sinner, who has also been in impressive form this season, with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-3. Interestingly, Medvedev has won each of his 19 titles in different tournaments. This was also his first Masters 1000 title since winning in Toronto back in 2021.
By winning the Miami Open, Daniil Medvedev has also increased his advantage over Novak Djokovic in the ATP year-end rankings (Race to Turin) by 600 points. On the other hand, Jannik Sinner’s performance in reaching the final has allowed him to climb to his career-best ranking of No. 9 in the men’s singles chart.
About the Miami Open:
The Miami Open is a professional tennis tournament that takes place annually in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. It is classified as an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event on the men’s tour and a WTA 1000 event on the women’s tour.
The tournament was first held in 1985 and has since been played at the Hard Rock Stadium. It is one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, attracting top players from around the globe.
“I haven’t won’t such a big title in probably a year and a half.
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,” he added.
The 27-year-old Medvedev became the first man to reach back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 finals since Djokovic in 2020 by winning both the Indian Wells and Miami finals this year.
His 29 victories this year are the most on the ATP Tour. (ANI)
On a four-game run from 5-5 in the first set, Medvedev gained control of the match by fully capitalising on Sinner’s errant groundstrokes. Sinner mustered the strength to break back for 1-2 despite looking physically exhausted from his thrilling semifinal victory over Alcaraz, only to have Medvedev re-establish his lead at 3-1.
Although Sinner generated five break points in the fifth game of set one, the fourth seed did not face a break point the rest of the match, and Medvedev easily served his way to victory as he completed the triumph in one hour and 34 minutes.