Rain suspends Miami Open men's final after Sinner takes first set

Jannik Sinner won the first set 6-4 against Jiri Lehecka in the Miami Open men's singles final before heavy rain forced a suspension early in the second set. The match at Hard Rock Stadium marks the latest weather disruption in a tournament plagued by rain since March 15. Play halted until conditions improve.

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2, started strongly in the final at Hard Rock Stadium, breaking Lehecka's serve in the third game of the first set. Lehecka had chances to break back but Sinner saved three break points to secure a 6-4 victory in the opener, winning 100% of first-serve points. Just three points into the second set, rain returned, sending players off court until further notice, as shown in footage from ESPN Tenis and Market Deportivo on March 29.

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Following the full cancellation of day one qualifying due to relentless rain, showers on March 17 suspended the final two matches at the Miami Open: Zachary Svajda vs. Colton Smith and Aleksandar Vukic vs. Billy Harris. Both are scheduled to resume on March 18 amid forecasts of continued disruptions.

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Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova captured the Miami Open women's doubles title on March 30, defeating Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini 7-6 (7-0), 6-1. A rain delay interrupted the first set at 5-6, 40-0, prompting Townsend to take a 15-minute power nap while Siniakova dealt with flight stress. The match shifted courts, but the champions stayed focused.

Organizers of the ATP's only U.S. clay court event in Houston adjusted the schedule due to heavy rain forecasts over the weekend. Singles matches will now lead off sessions on Friday and Saturday at River Oaks Country Club, instead of doubles. The changes aim to keep play on track despite the weather threats.

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The Miami Open is grappling with multiple high-profile withdrawals ahead of its main-draw start on March 17 at Hard Rock Stadium. Novak Djokovic pulled out due to a right shoulder injury, while players like Barbora Krejcikova and Holger Rune also opted out. Replacements have reshaped the field amid concerns over the tennis schedule.

 

 

 

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