World No.1 Jannik Sinner etched his name in tennis history by becoming the first Italian player to win three singles Grand Slam titles. The 23-year-old defeated World No.2 Alexander Zverev in straight sets (6-3, 7-6, 6-2) to clinch the Australian Open 2025 trophy. This victory marks Sinner's second Australian Open title and third Grand Slam overall, solidifying his dominance on hard courts.
A Thrilling Final Showdown
The highly anticipated final saw the top two players in the world battling for supremacy. Sinner took control early, securing the first set 6-3 with his powerful baseline game. The second set was more evenly contested, with Zverev pushing the Italian into a tiebreaker. However, Sinner’s composure and precision under pressure allowed him to claim the tiebreak 7-4 and take a commanding two-set lead.
In the third set, Zverev appeared fatigued and struggled to keep up with Sinner’s relentless pace. Sinner broke Zverev twice to lead 4-2 and eventually held his serve to go up 5-2. Zverev managed to hold once but failed to break back, allowing Sinner to seal the championship 6-2 on his first match point.
A Perfect Grand Slam Record
Sinner’s win extended his unbeaten streak in Grand Slam finals to 3-0, having previously won the 2022 US Open and the 2024 Australian Open. All three of his major victories have come on hard courts, underscoring his mastery of the surface.
Zverev’s Grand Slam Struggles Continue
For Alexander Zverev, the defeat marked his third Grand Slam final loss. The 27-year-old German had previously been runner-up at the French Open and US Open but remains without a major title.
Sinner’s historic triumph reinforces his position as the world’s best, and his meteoric rise continues to inspire fans around the globe.