Jannik Sinner reaffirmed his dominance on hard courts with a comprehensive victory over Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 men's singles final.
The World No. 1 triumphed 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 to secure his second consecutive Australian Open title, maintaining his unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Sinner, who did not face a break point in the match, has now won 36 of his last 37 matches, including a 21-match win streak at hard-court majors. The 23-year-old's victory also marked a milestone as he became the first Italian to capture three Grand Slam titles, adding to his wins at the 2024 Australian Open and US Open.
This victory also saw Sinner become the first man since Rafael Nadal in 2006 to successfully defend his maiden Grand Slam title. He also extended his dominance with 10 straight-sets victories against top-10 opponents, a feat last achieved in 1973.
Sinner's win over Zverev added to his legacy as the undisputed king of hard courts, with 17 of his 19 career titles coming on this surface.
After the bout, both opponents shared a memorable moment. Zverev, overcome by his emotions, was comforted by his opponent Sinner.
While the Italian’s performance was flawless on court, his off-court future remains uncertain. On January 10, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) scheduled a closed hearing for April 16-17 regarding a doping case appeal. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is challenging a ruling by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) that cleared Sinner of suspension following a 2023 doping violation.
Sinner’s explanation for the positive test — that trace amounts of the banned steroid Clostebol in his system were due to contamination from a trainer's injury — was accepted. However, WADA has appealed the decision, seeking a suspension of at least one year.
As the appeal date looms, Sinner remains focused on his success on court, and the coming months will prove pivotal in both his athletic and legal journey.
Zverev, who remains winless in his three major finals, continues to battle for his first Grand Slam title after losses to Dominic Thiem and Carlos Alcaraz in previous finals.
Despite the loss, the German’s progress throughout the tournament was notable, with significant improvements to his game.
As Sinner celebrates yet another hard-court triumph, the shadow of his doping appeal hangs over his future, but his current form on the court leaves little doubt about his place among tennis' elite.
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