Jannik Sinner will play against his dear friend Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami Open final. This match will have a lot of meaning for various reasons. First, it’s Jannik’s first ATP1000 final; second, if he conquers the tournament in South Florida, the upcoming Italian has the chance to be the new world no.14 and break in the top20 for the first time.
As of now, according to the live rankings, Jannik Sinner is the new world number 21 with 2369 points. Nevertheless, if he wins Miami will have 2769 points to be ranked the number 14.
Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.37 Hubert Hurkacz in the final. They have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments, but they know each other pretty well since they are used to play doubles together.
Sinner in Miami, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.31 (career-high), the Italian has a compiled 14-4 win-loss record in 2021. The Italian is now having a run in Miami where he bested Hugo Gaston 6-2 6-2, Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-62 6-4, Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3 6-2, Alexander Bublik 7-65 6-4 and Roberto Bautista Agut 5-7 6-4 6-4.
Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.37 Hubert Hurkacz in the final. They have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
Jannik conquered 1 title in 2021 in Melbourne.
Hurkacz in Miami, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.37, Hubert achieved an overall 13-5 match record in 2021. The Pole is now having a run in Miami where he bested Denis Kudla 7-65 6-4, Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-66, Milos Raonic 4-6 6-3 7-64, Stefanos Tsitsipas 2-6 6-3 6-4 and Andrey Rublev 6-3 6-4.
Hubert conquered 1 title in 2021 in Delray Beach.
