Italian tennis player Yannick Sinner defeated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a tense semifinal clash at the Masters series event in Miami, a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
The marathon battle stretched for 3 hours and 1 minute, concluding with Sinner edging out a dramatic victory in three sets by a scoreline of 6:7 (4:7), 6:4, 6:2. The opening set went to a tiebreak, where Alcaraz seized the momentum, but Sinner rallied brilliantly to turn the tide in the second set and dominate the decider, securing a spot in the final against a fellow Russian competitor.
In the championship decider, Sinner is slated to meet Daniil Medvedev, who secured his own hard-fought win over Karen Khachanov earlier in the day. That semifinal also required three sets, with Medvedev triumphing in a tie-break at 7:6 (7:5), followed by a 3-6 setback and a 6:3 performance in the final frame. The stage is set for a compelling final chapter, featuring contrasting styles and a wealth of big-match experience on the hard courts.
The championship is scheduled to take place on April 2, with the match anticipated to begin at 20:00 Moscow time, a timing that resonates with fans across continents who follow the Masters circuit closely. This tournament continues to showcase the depth of talent climbing the rankings, as players navigate rapid transitions from indoor to outdoor conditions and adjust to the evolving surface dynamics that Miami presents each season.
Medvedev has been riding a substantial run of form, winning 23 of his last 24 matches and earning a place in the finals for the fifth consecutive tournament. His recent titles include triumphs in Dubai, Doha, and Rotterdam, punctuating a period of relentless consistency. His journey at Indian Wells saw a memorable loss to world number one Carlos Alcaraz, a reminder that the top tier of men’s tennis remains fiercely competitive and wide open as the season progresses. This momentum positions Medvedev as a formidable contender in Miami, capable of translating early-season success into another Masters title run.
Earlier coverage noted Medvedev’s support for his compatriot Karen Khachanov following a marathon semifinal that tested both players’ stamina and strategic depth. The dynamic between the two Russians on court highlighted the depth of national talent present in the Masters series, underscoring how a single tournament can elevate multiple players into the spotlight and spark compelling narratives about national strategy, training environments, and the evolving tactical approaches that define modern tennis on hard courts.