Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australia Open title with a dominant win over Alexander Zverev in a thrilling final on January 26. The Australian Open 2025 men's singles final witnessed a clash between the top two ranked players in tennis. World no.1 Jannik Sinner ended up emerging victorious as he thrashed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3. Zverev, aiming for his first Grand Slam title, was outclassed by Sinner's clinical performance.
Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open title
The comprehensive win marked a big milestone for Sinner. He has now won 36 of his last 37 matches, dating back to the Cincinnati Open last year. At 23, Sinner becomes the youngest man to win multiple Australian Open titles since Jim Courier in 1992-93. This win also extends his impressive winning streak at hard-court majors to 21 matches. Furthermore, Sinner achieved a historic feat by becoming the first player from Italy to clinch three Grand Slam tournaments.
Sinner also became the first man to successfully defend his maiden Grand Slam title since Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in 2006. Furthermore, he achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first player since 1973 to record 10 consecutive straight-sets victories over top-10 opponents.
This accomplishment places Sinner in elite company. He joins a distinguished list of champions, including Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg, Gustavo Kuerten, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, and Carlos Alcaraz, as the only men in the Open Era to win their first three Grand Slam finals. This string of victories solidifies Sinner's position as one of the most dominant forces in men's tennis.
This Australian Open title marked Sinner's third Grand Slam victory. In addition to his 2025 triumph, he previously claimed titles at the 2024 Australian Open and the 2024 US Open, elevating his total singles titles on the ATP Tour to 18.
Sinner's dominance in this tournament was undeniable. He became the first player to win 10 consecutive sets in Grand Slams since 1973. He also joined an exclusive club, joining Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the only players to not concede a single break point in an Australian Open final.
Sinner faced some early challenges in the tournament, but he overcame them to reach the final. After navigating the first three rounds, he defeated Holger Rune and then decisively overcame Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, securing his place in the final. In a hard-fought semifinal against Ben Shelton, Sinner emerged victorious with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 scoreline, extending his impressive winning streak in Melbourne to 20 matches.
Alexander Zverev displayed significant improvement in his game, advancing through the first three rounds without dropping a single set. He faced minor setbacks in the fourth round against Ugo Humbert and the quarterfinals against Tommy Paul, losing a set in each match. However, he persevered and reached the semifinals. In this stage, he faced the formidable challenge of ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. Despite losing the first set, Zverev delivered a strong performance before Djokovic was forced to retire due to an injury, allowing Zverev to advance to the final.