Unbeatable Sinner: Defending his title at the Australian Open!

Legendary, historic, out of this world: Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title from last year at the Australian Open on Sunday thanks to a victory over Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old is thus continuing to work on his legendary status, while the German's dry spell continues.

26 January 2025

From: leo

There couldn't have been a better final in the Rod Laver Arena. Here was the undisputed number 1 in the world, and there was the German who has already won everything - except a Grand Slam. After losing two finals, Zverev was finally hoping for the long-awaited success. But an outstanding, ice-cold Jannik Sinner once again thwarted the world number two's plans. The Sextner defended his title from the previous year, celebrated his third triumph at a Grand Slam tournament and thus set himself another monument. After 2.42 hours and 6 minutes, Sinner converted his first match point - the final score was 3:7, 6:6 and 3:XNUMX.

While the 2024 final against Daniil Medvedev was a true tennis thriller, Sinner never left any doubt on this Australian evening as to who would lift the Norman Brookes trophy. The 23-year-old did not allow his opponent a single break point, won every important point and was in control of the game throughout the entire match. Zverev gave his best, but had to acknowledge his opponent's superiority without envy.

Start to measure

Since it was the seventh duel between Sinner and Zverev, there were no secrets. And so the match began as one would expect: with thunderous serves and long rallies. The South Tyrolean had the edge in both departments. He returned better, and at the same time he repeatedly emerged victorious in the forehand duels. The result was two break points in the fourth game, but Zverev saved himself with his serve. Sinner was not unsettled by this, remained persistent and created four more chances when the score was 4:3. After a half-hearted advance to the net by the German, the defending champion placed a precise passing shot. Serving was no longer a problem after that.

At the beginning of the second set, the Hamburg player seemed a little confused and battered - and offered his opponent the next break point. Zverev was very lucky with a smash that just scraped the line. After he had survived this moment of shock, the match became more balanced - also because Sinner now made more errors and had to struggle with his serve rate. However, he did not allow his opponent any break points, which is why the tiebreak decided the outcome of the set.

Jannik Sinner with the winner's trophy. © ANSA / JOEL CARRETT

Both players showed nerves. Mini-break here, mini-break there – the fans and players experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. A lucky net edge roller proved to be a game-changer in favour of the South Tyrolean. A powerful forehand finally ended the second set.

Sinner trembles only briefly

Sinner, who is considered the best frontrunner of the present day, played even more freely thanks to the 2-0 set lead. He repeatedly tempted the 27-year-old to exceed his own limits. This resulted in many errors - especially on the forehand. At the same time, Sinner read Zverev's powerful serve excellently. And so, when the score was 3-2 from his point of view, he earned two break points again. The underdog made up for the first, but Sinner seized the second chance. When serving, the South Tyrolean wonder boy showed human traits for the first time. Two forehands flew out, and Zverev came back to 30-30. But Sinner had nerves of steel and ended the match thanks to a perfect passing shot.

With this victory, Sinner not only collected 2000 world ranking points, but also pocketed 3,5 million Australian dollars. And he did all of this with an incredible ease that is unparalleled. Jannik Sinner, at 23 years old, is already a living tennis legend.

Schlagwörter: Tennis Australian Open Jannik Sinner Alexander Zverev Melbourne