Jannik Sinner proved once again why he is the world’s best men’s tennis player by capturing his second consecutive Australian Open title. In a commanding performance, the Italian top seed defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to secure his third Grand Slam championship.
The 23-year-old’s relentless baseline game, physical power, and unshakable mental strength were on full display as he dismantled Zverev, the tournament’s second seed. Sinner didn’t face a single break point throughout the match, leaving his German opponent increasingly frustrated as his attempts to challenge the Italian fell short.
Despite the backdrop of an ongoing doping case, Sinner has remained focused and undeterred, letting his tennis do the talking. After sealing the victory with a composed cross-court winner on his first championship point, Sinner raised his arms in calm triumph before sharing the moment with his team.
“It’s an incredible tournament for me, I hope I can keep it going,” Sinner said in his post-match interview. The victory marked a historic milestone as he became the first Italian player to win three major titles.
This win also placed Sinner among tennis greats, making him just the eighth player in the Open Era to win the first three Grand Slam finals he contested. His triumphs include back-to-back Australian Open titles and a victory at last year’s Wimbledon, cementing his reputation as a dominant force in men’s tennis.
For Zverev, the loss was a bitter pill. The 27-year-old German has now lost all three of the Grand Slam finals he has reached, following previous defeats at the 2020 US Open and the 2024 French Open. The search for his elusive first major title continues, with heartbreaking losses in New York, Paris, and now Melbourne.