Wed. Mar 25th, 2026

Sinner vs. Michelsen: Miami Open Quarterfinal Spot and Historic Sunshine Double on the Line

Jannik Sinner Aims to Complete Rare ‘Sunshine Double’ After Indian Wells Triumph

Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, currently enjoying a remarkable 13-match winning streak in Masters 1000 tournaments without dropping a single set, is set to face 21-year-old American Alex Michelsen, ranked 40th in the world, tonight in Miami.

This pivotal match offers a coveted spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 Miami Open. For Sinner, who recently clinched the title at Indian Wells, it also presents the momentous opportunity to achieve the prestigious ‘Sunshine Double’ – a rare feat of winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000 events consecutively in the same year.

Adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament, the world number two Carlos Alcaraz was recently eliminated in Florida, having been defeated by fellow American Sebastian Korda.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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