Alexander Zverev entered the Australian Open as one of the favorites. World no. 2 passed six obstacles and reached his third Major final. However, the defending champion Jannik Sinner proved too strong, sealing the deal in straight sets and extending his reign.
Speaking about the Melbourne final following his win at the Miami Open, Alexander admitted he had a rough time following another Major setback. Zverev liked his chances in Melbourne, feeling he could go all the way and lift a Major trophy at 27.
However, Sinner outplayed him 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in two hours and 42 minutes following a flawless display. Alexander praised Jannik’s performance, admitting his rival produced incredible tennis and outplayed his on all levels.
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Sinner controlled the pace en route to his third consecutive hard-court Major title. The Italian faced no break points against the German, becoming the fourth player in the Open era to achieve that in a Major final!
Zverev denied eight of ten break points, which was not enough to keep him safe. The German fought well in the second set, reaching a tie break but missing a chance to level the overall score and improve his chances.
Alexander Zverev & Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Alexander sprayed over 40 unforced errors and failed to match his opponent’s consistency. Jannik made a reliable start, dropping only six points in his games in the opening set. He stole 41% of the return points and generated six break points.
Zverev denied two in the fourth game before facing the ultimate test at 3-4. Sinner created four break chances and seized the last for a 5-3 advantage. The defending champion served for the opener in game nine and landed an ace for 6-3 in 46 minutes.
Alexander denied two break points in the third game of the second set. Those were the only opportunities for the returners, with both players serving well and introducing a tie break. They traded four mini-breaks in a row.
Alexander Zverev & Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Jannik hit a lucky net cord forehand winner for 5-4 and landed a service winner for two set points. World no. 1 seized the first with a forehand winner, forging two sets to love advantage after an hour and 58 minutes.
Sinner gained a boost and served well in the third set. He made a push on the return in the sixth game and drew an error from world no. 2 to move closer to the finish line. The Italian closed the seventh game with a powerful serve after deuces, still avoiding break points.
Alexander reduced the gap to 5-3, and Jannik served for the title defense in game nine. The Italian moved 30-15 up with a service winner and generated a match point with a forced error. Sinner landed a backhand crosscourt winner, sealing the deal in style and earning his third Major crown at 23.
Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
“The Australian Open campaign was very difficult for me because I felt I could go all the way and win the title. Jannik played incredible tennis in the final and outplayed me on all levels. I was very sad about losing another Major final,” Alexander Zverev said.
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