Daniil Medvedev won the Miami Open men's singles title for the first time with victory over Jannik Sinner ©Getty Images

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev won the Miami Open men's singles title for the first time by beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

The Russian, competing as neutral, broke his opponent's serve twice in the opening set as he secured a 7-5, 6-3 victory after one hour and 34 minutes.

"[I'm] really happy," Medvedev said, after claiming his fourth title in five finals this season.

"It's the best start of the season I have ever had.

"Amazing amount of points won.

"For sure a pity there was no Grand Slam at this period of time, but yeah, generally super happy and looking forward to the season even more."

The match at Hard Rock Stadium marked Medvedev's eighth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000 final and the first triumph at this level since he won in Toronto in 2021.

The world number five became the first player since Ivan Lendl in 1981 to reach a fifth consecutive ATP final when he beat compatriot Karen Khachanov in the last four.

Despite taking the first service break, Jannik Sinner fell to defeat in one hour and 34 minutes at the Hard Rock Stadium ©Getty Images
Despite taking the first service break, Jannik Sinner fell to defeat in one hour and 34 minutes at the Hard Rock Stadium ©Getty Images

Sinner claimed a shock win against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals but could not recreate the performance in the title match despite being the first to break serve.

He was forced to seek medical treatment towards the end of the match before eventually conceding defeat.

"Unfortunately, today was not my day," said Sinner.

"But still, I don't want to take anything away from Daniil.

"He was serving incredibly.

"He was very brave with the way he played today.

"Obviously is one of the best players in the world."

Medvedev now has a 6-0 record in matches against Sinner.

The pair played their second final of the season, with the first coming in Rotterdam where Medvedev was victorious 5-7, 6-2, 6-2.

Next for Medvedev is a series of tournaments on clay which he has confessed is not his favourite playing surface.

"I know that I can play well on clay," he said.

"I beat Tsitsipas and Novak at the same tournament once, that's a pretty good achievement on clay.

"On hard courts like here I feel, like, many of the matches I didn't play my best tennis, but I managed to win them and the tournament.

"Clay court is tougher for me.

"If I don't play my best tennis, I can lose much easier.

"So yeah, hopefully I can be at my best on clay court season."