Top seed Jannik Sinner continues to build off the back of a standout season, successfully retaining the Australian Open title, his third career Grand Slam at age 23.
On a level of his own, the defending champion recorded a 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in two hours and 42 minutes, a dominant performance to consolidate his prestige as the best hard court player in the world nowadays.
During the trophy ceremony, he outlined: “Talking about my team, what can I say? We worked a lot to be in this position again. It’s an amazing feeling to share this moment with all of you.”
Addressing coach Darren Cahill, he added: “I know Darren, it’s your probably - maybe I try to convince you [otherwise] - but it’s your last Australian Open as a coach, and I’m very, very happy to share this trophy with you You and Simone [Vagnozzi]. I think you are an amazing combination of coaches.”
“For me until now, and hopefully it keeps going like this, it’s the most special Grand Slam.”
The first Italian player in history to accomplish three Grand Slam singles titles dominated a world-class championship match from start to finish, extending to 21 his match-winning streak at the hard-court majors.
When speaking about Zverev, who was seeking to achieve Grand Slam glory, Sinner shared: “You have an incredible team behind you and are an amazing player. Keep believing in yourself, as all the players and coaches know how strong you are as a player and person. Keep it up, as we all believe you can lift one of these very soon.”
A major title has eluded the 27-year-old, who is at a career-high No. 2, having clinched 23 ATP titles in style.
“You’re the best player in the world by far,” Zverev remarked. “I was hoping I could be more of a competitor today, but you are just too good; it is as simple as that.”
“You have done all the right things, and there is nobody who deserves this trophy more.”
“I want to thank my team,” he continued. “We’re trying to do all the right work. I’m just not good enough. I really appreciate what everyone has done over the last few years, back from my ankle injury to No.2 and playing Grand Slam finals again.”
Against the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, who owns a lethal serve, Sinner did not face a single break point throughout the final.
He hit 32 winners, converting two of 10 break-point opportunities and winning 84 percent of first-serve points.
Moreover, he committed 27 unforced errors to the German’s 45.
Game-wise, he was the better player in the extended baseline rallies, delivering his best tennis under pressure with relentless determination.
Furthermore, his overall game makes his tennis display look effortless, hitting the ball cleanly off both wings and painting the lines with finesse while racing through the court with great intensity.
On Sunday, Sinner achieved a new milestone, becoming the first player since 1973 to secure 10 successive straight-sets victories over top-10 opponents.
At Melbourne Park, the Italian player completed an outstanding run on Australian soil to start the 2025 season on a high note.