MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 26, 2025
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev from Germany in a thrilling singles final between the tournament’s top two seeds. The World No. 1 from Italy showcased his resilience and precision in a 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory, securing his second Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park and third overall.
In front of 15,000 spectators inside Rod Laver Arena, Sinner’s aggressive baseline play and impeccable movement proved decisive. The 23-year-old South Tyrolean didn’t face a break point and capitalized on two of his own five break-point chances to succeed in two hours and 42 minutes.
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“It’s an an amazing feeling,” said Sinner, who is the first Italian player in history to win three Grand Slam titles.
“It’s very different to be honest. Coming here as defending the title is always different. There is the extra pressure but I enjoy it. In finals the pressure is different. It is a tough day for Sascha.
“I’m very happy, my team, we know how much we worked for this one. I felt like I started the match really well, the second set could have gone both ways. Then in the third set I tried to search for the break. I served very well today and I’m happy.
Zverev finishes runner-up for the third time
Zverev was aiming for his first major title. “First of all, I mean it sucks standing here next to this trophy and not being able to touch it,” said Zverev, who has become the sixth man in Open era to lose his first three Grand Slam finals.
“Congratulations to Jannik, you more than deserve it. You are the best player in the world by far. I was hoping that I could be more of a competitor today but you are just too good, it’s as simple as that.
“I want to thank my team. We are trying to do all of the right work, I’m just not good enough – it is as simple as that!
“I really appreciate what everybody has done for me over the last few years, from coming back from my ankle injury to getting to world number two and playing in Grand Slam finals. I really appreciate everything they have done. I wouldn’t be here without them.
“I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to lift the trophy but I will keep coming back and trying. I will see you guys next year.”
