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Jannik Sinner recently won his third title of the 2024 season by defeating Grigor Dimitrov by 6-3,6-1 in the finals of the Miami Open. He reached the finals of this tournament in 2021 and 2023 but felt a step short of clinching the silverware. Several fans, former tennis players, and celebrities came to Hard Rock Stadium to witness this mega-final. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova and her wife Julia Lemigova were also spotted on the sidelines during the finals.

With this victory, Jannik Sinner has earned his second Masters 1000 crown overall. What did he say after the match and what were the reactions of the first winner in the history of the Miami Open? We’ll find all of that, but before that, let’s take a glimpse of Martina Navratilova’s beautiful dancing wife.

Martina Navratilova and her wife seem to be enjoying their time to the fullest in Miami

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Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova were spotted on the sidelines giving an interview to SkySports during the Miami Open finals. During the interview, there was a moment when the 51-year-old former Miss USSR was caught dancing with Navratilova inside the stadium. They laughed and danced together as the Italian went on to grab his first Miami Open title.

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Martina Navratilova also spoke about this incredible Italian after his emphatic victory in the finals. She said, “I’m running out of superlatives. Sinner is unbeatable right now. I think the only person who could beat him is Djokovic. Jannik is just cruising. He’s not even firing at 100 per cent and still wins the match easily.” The 67-year-old former tennis player looked impressed with the new winner of the Miami Open. But did you know Martina Navratilova was the first woman to win the Miami Open?

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Martina Navratilova won the inaugural Miami Masters in 1985, defeating Chris Evert in the finals with a 6-2, 6-4 score. She reached the semifinals in 1987 and holds a record of 12-1 in the tournament. Navratilova recently praised Danielle Collins for her composed victory at the 2024 Miami Open.

“She just kept it all together” – Martina Navratilova on Danielle Collins

Danielle Collins recently defeated Elena Rybakina by 7-5,6-3 and clinched the biggest title of her career in Miami. After her dominating performance against number 4, here’s what Martina Navratilova said on the ‘Danimal’ – “She just kept it all together. It was like a quarterback, deciding what to do again. She looked like she had been here 100 times before, but she hadn’t, so kudos to her!

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Even last year, the tennis legend showcased her support for Collins while she was getting ridiculed by a fan for her poor performances. Martina Navratilova defended Danielle Collins by slamming the critic. She reflected on the amount of hard work that is put behind the scenes by every athlete to compete in the bigger stages of the game. Navratilova has showcased her support to the players several times in the past. What are your own thoughts on the two new winners of the Miami Open?

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