Dimitrov beat Hurkacz, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in his last three matches. His best tennis was on display in the stunning win over top seed Alcaraz, who said of Dimitrov afterward: “He made me feel like I’m 13 years old.”

Things were different against Sinner. But he said he “feels like a winner” despite the loss in the final, and his Miami Open run boosts his confidence.

“I showed I can compete against these guys and do well against them, and that’s the ultimate goal, Dimitrov said. “For sure, (Sinner’s) the one to chase right now.”

Mattek-Sands, Henin win women’s doubles

Earlier Sunday, American duo Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia Henin won the women’s doubles title 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 11-9 over Erin Routliffe of New Zealand and Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada. It was the second title of the year for Mattek-Sands and Henin, who got into the Miami Open as alternates after the withdrawal of Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo.

The American team needed a decisive tiebreak in four of its five matches this week.

It was the second Miami Open title for Mattek-Sands, who won in 2016 with longtime doubles partner Lucie Safarova. Kenin, who lives in Pembroke Pines, has won four doubles titles, and this was her first in Miami.

“I want to thank Bethany for playing with me; it was super fun and she really taught me a lot of good stuff on court,” Kenin said. “I’m a Miami girl, so it was a great atmosphere and the fans are amazing.”

Mattek-Sands said: “It’s really been quite a journey and it’s always nice coming back to this home place. I get real good energy from the crowd. I feel the support.”

Bopanna, Ebden win men’s doubles

The men’s doubles title was won Saturday by India’s 44-year-old Rohan Bopanna and Australia’s Matthew Ebden. They defeated Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Austin Krajicek of the United States 6-7 (7-3), 6-3, 10-6.

It was their second title together this year after winning the Australian Open.

“It’s been magical, especially to win here in the Magic City,” Bopanna said. “I have to thank Matthew, who has been such a great partner for what he does on the court, with communication and the way he handles pressure situations.”

Tournament director James Blake joked: “Rohan, you make me feel like a slacker because we’re the same age and I’ve been in this job for six years and you’re still playing and winning titles.”

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