Jannik Sinner has acknowledged feeling surprised by his exceptional performance at the start of the season, particularly after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the 2024 Miami Open. He reflected on whether this dominant win surpassed his victory over Medvedev in the Australian Open final, deeming the latter “more special.”
Sinner showcased an outstanding performance, defeating Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour in the Miami Open semi-finals. The Italian aims to secure his second ATP Masters 1000 event title and first Miami Open title, having been a finalist in 2021 and 2023. He will face Grigor Dimitrov in the title match after Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
Having now won five consecutive matches against Medvedev after initial struggles, Sinner’s head-to-head record with the world No 3 stands at 5-6.
Sinner 🤝 WINNER
The moment @janniksin completed his stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev to reach his fourth Masters 1000 final #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/3EUJtfssRO
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 29, 2024
Notably, Sinner clinched his maiden Grand Slam title by defeating Medvedev in the final of the 2024 Australian Open, coming back from a two-set deficit.
In a press conference following his impressive victory over Medvedev in Miami, Sinner discussed his remarkable form in 2024, emphasizing his approach of taking things day by day. He expressed surprise at his success but recognized the growing familiarity opponents have with his game.
Trying to cool down his racket like… 🔥@janniksin with the HIGHEST performance rating of the season! 👏@tennis_insights #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/A3I8tEXPBf
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 29, 2024
When asked if he performed better in this victory compared to his Australian Open final win, Sinner noted the differences in matchups but emphasized his solid play and tactical awareness in both instances. He acknowledged the uniqueness of each victory, highlighting certain aspects that made the Australian Open win particularly special.
