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Jannik Sinner v Jiri Lehecka start time and how to watch Miami Open final

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Sinner bids to become the first man to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ since Roger Federer in 2017

Jannik Sinner faces talented Czech Jiri Lehecka in the Miami Open final as the Italian bids to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ and continued his remarkable run of form. Having won Indian Wells without dropping a set earlier this month, Sinner is on the verge of repeating the feat in Miami - which would make him the first man in history to win Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back without dropping a set. The World No 2 extended his run of sets won at the Masters level to 32 as he defeated third seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 in the semi-finals.

And with Carlos Alcaraz having suffered a third-round exit , Sinner can also close the gap to World No 1 by winning a second Miami title. Lehecka, also 24, is through to his first Masters final after ending the run of Arthur Fils in the semi-finals and the World No 22 is bidding for the biggest title of his career. He is looking to emulate Jakub Mensik and become the second Czech player in a row to win the Miami title.

Here’s everything you need to know Jannik Sinner v Jiri Lehecka start time The Miami Open men’s final will not start before 7pm GMT (UK time ) on Sunday 29 March, following the women’s doubles final. In the UK, the Miami Open is shown on Sky Sports. Sinner v Lehecka head-to-head Sinner has won all three previous meetings against Lehecka and has never dropped a set against the Czech.

Their last match was in the third round of Roland Garros last season, with Sinner winning 6-0 6-1 6-2. Jannik Sinner faces Jiri Lehecka in the Miami Open final (Getty Images) What has Sinner said? “I’m very happy to play one more final in Miami.