Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis prodigy, has just written an epic chapter in his career by winning the BNP Paribas Open, a feat he described as a “great achievement.” In the final held in Indian Wells, Sinner triumphed over Russian Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling match that concluded with scores of 7-6, 7-6. This victory marks Sinner’s first trophy of the 2026 season and further solidifies his position as one of the leading names on the ATP circuit.
The match was fiercely contested, reflecting the quality of both players. Sinner, who did not lose a single set throughout the tournament, advanced to the final after a decisive victory over Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. With this title, the young athlete has now claimed all major “Grand Titles” on hard courts, including the ATP Finals and both Grand Slams held on hard surfaces, an impressive achievement that propels him even further into the elite of the sport.
**Respect for Medvedev after a demanding final**
Sinner did not hesitate to acknowledge the difficulty of the match against Medvedev, who reached the final after eliminating none other than the current world number one, Carlos Alcaraz, interrupting the Spaniard’s impressive 16-match winning streak. The Italian praised Medvedev’s performance throughout the tournament, highlighting the challenge of returning his serves. “It was a very difficult match today, so I’m very happy with how I handled the situation on the court,” Sinner said at the press conference. “It’s great to see Daniil back playing at this level and I’m very, very happy.”
The importance of Medvedev for the competitive balance of the circuit was also emphasized by Sinner. “He is playing excellent tennis. He has already won some titles this year and came here playing very well. We must not forget that he is a Grand Slam champion, and that is for a reason. He played fantastic tennis, serving very well, and I had difficulties returning.”
Medvedev’s unique style was also highlighted by Sinner, who considers him an essential presence in the sport. “Tennis needs him. He has a very unique playing style, and seeing him back at this level is amazing. He is improving a lot and is very aggressive. He has two different playing styles when serving and when returning, so that’s something we have to face.”
**Preparation for the title at Indian Wells**
The key to Sinner’s success at Indian Wells was, according to him, the meticulous preparation he undertook in the days leading up to the tournament. The player arrived in California early, allowing himself to adapt to the desert conditions and engage in long training sessions. “I was here a week before the tournament started, and the conditions were very similar to today. We had long practice days, and I felt very well prepared. I didn’t have major issues with the heat, which is very positive for me.”
Sinner emphasized that the result is the product of teamwork and consistency, rather than an isolated performance. “There’s a lot of work behind this. We are working very well on everything, in a very professional manner. Achieving this result is probably a consequence of the level I am trying to play at.”
**Attention already turned to Miami**
Despite the magnitude of the achievement at Indian Wells, Sinner has already shifted his focus to the next challenge: the Miami Open, which follows immediately as the second half of the Sunshine Double. “Now I have a few days to relax. There isn’t much time between here and Miami, so it’s again an important tournament. We will try to play the best tennis possible there as well.”
He also acknowledged that the conditions in Miami will be quite different from those in California. “Miami will be very important. It’s the last hard court event before the start of the clay season, and then we go back to Europe, where the conditions are completely different. It will probably be faster and more humid, so we’ll see how it goes.”
With the determination and talent he has shown, Jannik Sinner continues to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in world tennis, promising thrilling moments in the upcoming tournaments.
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