The Tennis Podcast Miami - Are Sinner & Sabalenka getting even better?
Mar 30, 2026
Matt Futterman, journalist at The Athletic, offers on-the-ground reporting and sharp context. They discuss Jannik Sinner's dominant Indian Wells–Miami sweep and whether his serve, variety and instincts mark real improvement. They also cover Aryna Sabalenka's Miami peak and how she outmaneuvered Coco Gauff. Plus quick takes on coaching moves, WTA Finals relocation and the clay season ahead.
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Matt's 2:35am Flight Delay Story
- Matt Futterman described his delayed flight from Fort Lauderdale where pilots were found late and they departed at 2:35am.
- He used the story to explain airline crew hours and why flights are sometimes held up.
Sinner's Serve And Variety Are Next Level
- Jannik Sinner has dramatically elevated his serve and variety, making him largely untouchable across Indian Wells and Miami.
- He won both events without dropping a set by improving spot serving, net play and decision-making to deploy variety at the right moments.
Sinner Is Chasing Number One Deliberately
- Sinner openly targets world number one and is planning schedule and performance to reclaim it, using ranking as motivation.
- He can become number one as soon as Monte Carlo by reaching the semis because of the points he gained in the Sunshine Double.