Sinner defends his Australian Open title, continuing his tennis legend.
On January 26, Beijing time, the Melbourne tennis courts were buzzing with excitement as the men’s singles final of the 2025 Australian Open unfolded—a thrilling showdown between the world No. 1, Jannik Sinner, and the world No. 2, Alexander Zverev. In a hard-fought battle, Sinner emerged victorious, clinching the match in straight sets with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (4), and 6-3, successfully defending his Australian Open men’s singles title and further cementing his place among tennis’s all-time greats.
On their way to the finals, Sinner defeated top seeds like Rune, Dimitrov, and Shelton, while Zverev eliminated Humbert, Paul, and Djokovic—both players clearly displaying outstanding competitive form.
In the past, the two players have faced each other six times, with Sinner narrowly trailing 2 wins to 4 losses. However, in the 2024 season alone, Sinner claimed two Grand Slam titles, an ATP Finals trophy, and three Masters-level championships—making him the tour's most consistent and dominant player. On hard courts, in particular, Sinner has firmly established himself as a cut above the rest.
In the first set, both players quickly found their rhythm, with each holding serve at the outset. In the fourth game, despite trailing 15-40, Zverev displayed remarkable resilience, rallying to win four consecutive points and reclaim his hold on serve, leveling the score at 2-2. However, Sinner remained unfazed; in the eighth game, he seized the opportunity to break his opponent’s serve, taking a commanding 5-3 lead. Sinner then closed out the set comfortably, clinching it 6-3 to open up a crucial advantage.
In the second set, the match entered a heated phase as both players remained locked in a tight battle, trading holds on their serves until the score reached 6-6—forcing a tiebreaker. In the decisive tiebreak, Sinner displayed extraordinary composure and sheer dominance, clinching the mini-break 7-4 to take the set—and extend his lead to 2-0 overall.
In the third set, Sinner continued his strong momentum, breaking his opponent again in the 6th game to take a 4-2 lead. Despite Zverev's determined fight to stay in the match, Sinner left his rival with no chances, ultimately closing out the set 6-3 and successfully defending his Australian Open title.
Sinner was born on August 16, 2001, in San Candido, Italy, and began playing tennis at the age of 7. His journey in tennis hasn’t been entirely smooth—by the time he was 13, he gave up his beloved skiing to focus exclusively on tennis. Starting in the summer of 2015, he trained at the Piatti Tennis Center, founded by Italian coach Riccardo Piatti. After turning professional in 2018, Sinner gradually started making a name for himself on the court.
In 2020, he clinched his first tour-level singles title at the Sofia Open; by 2021, he had climbed into the top 10 in the singles world rankings, adding four more tour-level singles titles and one doubles title to his resume, while also making a memorable substitute appearance at the ATP Finals. In 2022, Sinner reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to advance to the men’s singles quarterfinals at all three Grand Slam tournaments. Then, in 2023, he claimed the men’s singles title at the China Open.
2024 was undoubtedly a standout year in Sinner's career. He stunned Djokovic in the Australian Open men's singles semifinal, ending Djokovic's incredible 2,195-day unbeaten streak at the tournament (spanning 33 consecutive wins), and then went on to claim the Australian Open men's singles title by defeating Medvedev 3-2 in the final.
On June 10, 2024, Sinner reached the No. 1 spot in the world rankings for the first time in his career, becoming the first Italian player to ever claim the top spot. Then, on September 9, he clinched his maiden US Open title—and his second Grand Slam trophy—by defeating Fritz in the men’s singles final of the 2024 US Open. Following this triumph, Sinner went on to win the Shanghai Masters, the Saudi Six Kings Grand Prix exhibition event, and the ATP Finals, further solidifying his status as one of the sport’s elite players.
This successful defense of his Australian Open title marks another significant milestone in Sinner's career. He becomes the first male tennis player since Nadal to successfully defend his first-ever Grand Slam title, and he joins just 15 other men in the Open Era to win at least two Australian Open championships. Most notably, Sinner is the first player after Djokovic to reclaim the trophy in Melbourne.
Sinner's success is not only a personal triumph but also marks a new chapter of glory for Italian tennis. With his formidable skills, consistent performance, and unwavering determination, he has emerged as a leading figure among the next generation of tennis players. His playing style and competitive spirit inspire countless young athletes to bravely pursue their own tennis dreams.
Although Zverev fell short in this final, his wealth of match experience and formidable skills remain highly impressive. We’re confident that in future tournaments, he’ll learn from this setback and once again aim for a Grand Slam title.
With Sinner successfully defending his title at the Australian Open, the 2025 tennis season has kicked off in spectacular fashion. We look forward to Sinner continuing his outstanding form in upcoming matches and achieving even greater triumphs, while also cheering on more tennis stars as they shine brightly on the court, delivering unforgettable performances for fans around the world.
