Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic
Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring from his semi-final, with Zverev through to face Sinner on Sunday
The South Tyrolean star embraced a 73-6 score in 2024, lifting eight ATP trophies and leaving everyone behind. Jannik was the top favorite at this year's Australian Open. World no. 1 survived a scare against Holger Rune and defended the title in style!
Alexander Zverev has said that Jannik Sinner is "very similar" to Novak Djokovic after he was defeated by the Italian in the Australian Open final.
Although Jannik Sinner has been making headlines for his on-court performances, a potential ban on him still looms large. Former World No.1 Andy Roddick, while lauding the Italian for his successful run at the Australian Open,
Sinner added to Alexander Zverev's grand slam misery, winning 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. It meant he joined all-time legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in winning three-straight majors on hard courts, after also triumphing at the Australian and US Opens in 2024.
Follow reaction as Sinner retained the championship with a brilliant showing against three-time major final loser Zverev on Rod Laver in Melbourne
Jannik Sinner is aiming to join a special list of tennis icons as players to win back-to-back Australian Open men's singles titles.
Zverev will face defending Australian Open champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner, who beat American Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2, in Sunday's final. Zverev is pursuing his first major tournament title.
Alexander Zverev dropped the ultimate praise on Jannik Sinner following their Australian Open final clash, comparing the Italian to prime Novak Djokovic. Bidding to win his first Grand Slam, the 27-year-old German fell short after the No.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday. Sinner is seeking his third Grand Slam title overall.
However, Shelton achieved a notable milestone and joined legendary Rafael Nadal on the exclusive list! Namely, Ben is the second left-hander with the semi-final at both hard-court Majors since 1988 after the 24-time Major winner!