INDIAN WELLS, California - Jannik Sinner captured his first BNP Paribas Open title Sunday with a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) victory over Daniil Medvedev, crediting the win to a week-long pre-tournament training block in the desert heat.
The world number two has previously struggled in extreme conditions, including severe cramping at the Australian Open and a retirement in Shanghai last year. But under temperatures nearing 35°C, Sinner showed no physical distress.
"I've been here a week before the tournament started. Very similar conditions as it was today," Sinner said. "We put in long days of practice. I felt very well prepared."
His triumph makes him one of only three men in history-alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic-to win all six ATP Masters 1000 titles on hardcourts, plus the ATP Finals, Australian Open, and U.S. Open on the surface.
"Having this achievement now means a lot to me," Sinner added. "Now I have a couple of days to relax ... then Miami."
Next stop is the Miami Open, another key event on the hardcourt circuit, where Sinner will look to maintain momentum.