The Italian tennis prodigy Jannik Sinner is determined to defend his Australian Open title as he battles through the 2025 tournament. The San Candido native has made it to the fourth round, putting up solid performances and edging closer to his third Grand Slam crown. However, his campaign hasn’t been without challenges. In the second round, Sinner faced a brief hiccup, dropping a set to wildcard Tristan Schoolkate—the first time this has happened since October. As he advances, Sinner acknowledges there’s room for improvement, especially in certain aspects of his gameplay.
Jannik Sinner’s thoughts on his performance
Despite a commanding straight-sets victory over Marcos Giron in the third round (6-3, 6-4, 6-2), Sinner remains critical of his game. Speaking candidly in his on-court interview, the 23-year-old reflected on areas he needs to refine. He expressed that even though he is happy to advance to the next round, he still sees room for improvement in his game.
"I am very happy to be in the next round," Sinner shared. "Every match has its own difficulties. Today I felt like [Giron] was very solid from the back of the court when he served well. I still have room to improve, but every win is great, especially in these conditions. As always, thank you so much for your support; it’s amazing to play night sessions here."
One particular aspect that Sinner emphasized was his net play, which he feels requires improvement:
"Today the percentage of my net game was not really good, but I try to improve, it’s part of the game. Sometimes I feel things a little bit better, sometimes worse; that's normal. Trying to stay there mentally is the most important aspect. Hopefully in the next round I am able to raise my level, but I’m still very happy."
Sinner’s ability to regroup after setbacks—such as dropping serve in the final set against Giron—showcases his resilience. With his fourth-round match against Holger Rune looming, Sinner will look to sharpen his game further as he aims to add another hard-court major to his résumé.
As fans eagerly watch his journey unfold, one thing is certain: Jannik Sinner is far from complacent, and his quest for excellence continues at Melbourne Park.