The legend continues to grow. Roger Federer extended his run of dominance in 2017, clinching his third title of the season 6-3, 6-4 over Rafael Nadal on Sunday at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Federer added to his ATP World Tour Masters 1000 legacy, notching his 26th crown and third Sunshine Double (2005-06), having lifted the trophy in Indian Wells two weeks prior. The Swiss, who is projected to return to the Top 5 of the Emirates ATP Rankings at No. 4 on Monday, earned his 91st tour-level title in total. On song throughout the fortnight in Miami, Federer rarely put a foot wrong in Sunday’s final, prevailing after one hour and 34 minutes. He fired 29 winners, including...
Eleven years after last winning the Miami Open presented by Itau and completing the Sunshine Double, Roger Federer prevailed again in Miami with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Rafael Nadal. The win gives Federer his 26th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title. This is also the third time he's won Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back and the first time since 2006. Federer picks up his third title of the season after winning his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and prevailing in Indian Wells (d. Wawrinka). Meanwhile, Nadal is still seeking for his first ATP World Tour title of 2017, dropping to 0-3 in finals after finishing runner-up at the Australian Open and Acapulco (l. Querrey). Nadal was...
Roger Federer seamlessly turns defence into attack with this backhand winner against Rafael Nadal in the final of the Miami Open presented by Itau. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Three-time champion Roger Federer looks back on his successes at the Miami Open presented by Itau, including his third Sunshine Double. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
