Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.

Sinner, 23, now has as many major titles as Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka. He also became the first Italian man to win three majors. He improved to 17-3 against To 10 opponents.

Jannik Sinner cruised to his second straight Australian Open title and third major overall, beating Alexander Zverev in a one-sided final.

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.

Jannik Sinner continues to break new records and the dream of achieving the 'Calendar Grand Slam' may not be a utopia for this player. The world number 1 is increasingly confident in his means and has further improved his game, becoming almost unstoppable on the hard courts where he has won the last three Grand Slam tournaments played.

After winning his second title in a row at the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner has made the decision to skip the Rotterdam ATP 500 scheduled for next week. The world number 1 feels the need to rest after his amazing run at Melbourne Park, in which he reiterated that he is at a higher level than all his opponents.

There were few doubts about Jannik Sinner's status as the favourite in the Australian Open final, following an incredible past year and as the defending champion.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the first Australian Open men’s final between the players ranked No. 1 and No. 2 since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019.

C louds are far away, today there is only joy: Jannik Sinner has triumphed at the Australian Open 2025, winning for the second consecutive year in Melbourne. In a press conference the Italian analyzed the match that allowed him to reconfirm himself as reigning champion in Melbourne, after last year's success.

Jannik Sinner, right, of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Jannik Sinner has overcome some third-set cramping to beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title.