Sinner knocks Alcaraz out of Miami to reach the final

Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday and got his place in the final.

Sinner needed everything in his arsenal to beat the defending champion in a rematch of their Indian Wells semi final and delivered with more than two dozen winners to set up a meeting with Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Alcaraz was shook after a heavy landing in the first set, which led to a problem in his left hand and a consultation with a coach. Later on the Spaniard suffered from cramps and couldn’t handle Sinner’s shots.

Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz redefining court coverage, finesse, & stamina in 1 point

The way that each of them has to work so ridiculously hard to find a hole in each other’s game is what makes this such a great rivalry

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The Italian will next face Medvedev, who survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season earlier on Friday.