Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lead the next generation of men's tennis and they don't have reason to fear Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lead the next generation of men's tennis and they don't have reason to fear Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open

ABC  

"Novak Djokovic is your Australian Open men's singles champion." Italy's Lorenzo Musetti beat him in Monte Carlo, Danish world number eight Holger Rune did so in Rome, Carlos Alcaraz drove him beyond the brink in the Wimbledon final and Jannik Sinner did so twice — both in Davis Cup and the ATP Finals group stage — before Djokovic took revenge in the Turin final. "I think the young guys are really pushing the greats to play better and I think that is the last period before we have a regular champion like Alcaraz right now or Sinner coming up." "It is a really cool experience to play those guys who have run our sport for the last 15 or 20 years," Shelton said.

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Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course
4 days ago

Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course

The Hindu  

What’s the big news from the Miami Open draw? Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are in the same half, setting up a possible semifinal showdown. Alexander Zverev is top seed but hasn’t won more than two matches in a row since the Australian Open. Joao Fonseca vs. Learner Tien — a rematch of the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals title …

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star
1 week, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had a rare barren run recently as he failed to win a single Grand Slam in 2024 and has also been facing fitness issues recently, with a leg injury forcing him to retire hurt in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final of the 2025 Australian …

Jannik Sinner out of Las Vegas exhibition due to doping ban; Casper Ruud named as replacement
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner out of Las Vegas exhibition due to doping ban; Casper Ruud named as replacement

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner has been dropped from an exhibition event in Las Vegas next month while the No. Instead of Sinner, Casper Ruud is now slated to join Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul on March 2 as part of the MGM Rewards Slam at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The switch was announced Thursday in a news release that …

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a belated birthday present by battling into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over stubborn Russian Roman Safiullin. While de Minaur laughed about his "first win as a 26-year-old", there was a major first-round shock as 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, on his return to action after injury derailed his Australian Open …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 Monday to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The Croatian led 4-3 and 0-40 on Alcaraz’s serve in the second set, but the Spanish four-time major winner managed to recover and then broke in the next game. “That’s why I was able to win in two sets.” …

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to Jannik Sinner's doping settlement, eyes No. 1 spot
1 month ago

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to Jannik Sinner's doping settlement, eyes No. 1 spot

India Today  

Fresh from winning his first title of the 2025 season in Rotterdam, Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on reclaiming the No. The Spanish superstar stated that Jannik Sinner's absence due to a three-month doping ban will not affect his own pursuit of top form on the tour. Sinner agreed to a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency, accepting a …

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban
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1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz could be up against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of next week’s Qatar Open in Doha, as per the draw released on Saturday. 3 Alcaraz became the top seed after top-ranked Jannik Sinner was ruled out with a three-month doping ban. 🍓 A Wimbledon final rematch between Djokovic & Berrettini 🗽 US Open champs meet with Alcaraz vs …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban in settlement with WADA
1 month ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban in settlement with WADA

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner, who won his second consecutive Australian Open title last month, had tested positive for banned substance Clostebol in two separate doping tests last year and had initially been cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. Reuters London: Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two …

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban after striking deal with WADA
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban after striking deal with WADA

ABC  

Number one male tennis player in the world Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive doping tests. Sinner touches perfection in Aus Open final Photo shows Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner pose with their trophies There was not a lot separating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev heading into …

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title
1 month, 1 week ago

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has fully recovered from the injury that forced him to retire midway through the Australian Open semi-final earlier this year. Djokovic withdrew from a high-stakes semi-final against Alexander Zverev at the 2025 Australian Open, just days after defeating Carlos Alcaraz. Having missed the Rotterdam Open, an ATP 500 event, and …

Carlos Alcaraz battles through in first match since Australian Open
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz battles through in first match since Australian Open

The Hindu  

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz battled through against local hero Botic van de Zandschulp at the Rotterdam Open on Tuesday, his first match since quarter-final heartbreak at the Australian Open. Van de Zandschulp stunned Alcaraz with a straight-sets win at last year’s US Open and the higher-ranked man initially struggled to find his range on the slow Rotterdam indoor surface. …

Rotterdam Open 2025: Alcaraz says Sinner is the man to beat in men’s tennis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rotterdam Open 2025: Alcaraz says Sinner is the man to beat in men’s tennis

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz said on Sunday that the form of Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is “crazy”, as the Spaniard prepared for his first match since losing in the quarterfinals in Melbourne. “I don’t feel that it was a missed opportunity against Novak,” Alcaraz said. I have tried to take the good things about that match and will look ahead now.” …

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal moved two places up in the ATP rankings after an updated list was released on Monday following the end of the 2025 Australian Open, despite having retired from professional tennis. Spain's Rafael Nadal The last time Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite not having played a single …

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is all set to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park as Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising the Serb in statue form. Novak Djokovic statute gets green signal at Melbourne Park Tiley revealed that the call to have a statue of Djokovic is part of a brand new ‘tennis legends’ attraction, …

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has climbed one place up to No.6 in the latest ATP rankings. Germany’s Eva Lys, who advanced to the Round of 16 in the hard court major, made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. Paula Badosa returns to top 10 Spain’s Paula Badosa made her return to the top 10 …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev. Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time major champion Novak …

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Novak Djokovic breaks silence after retiring from Australian Open Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open for the second year in a row, as the World No 1 added a third grand slam singles title with a 6-3 7-6 6-3 victory to deny the German his first major. Sinner, 23, produced a dominant display to …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open 2025
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open 2025

The Hindu  

Australian Open 2025 men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will not be defending his title at the Rotterdam Open after the Italian withdrew from the tournament in the Netherlands. It is a great shame for both him and us that his efforts are preventing him from participating in Rotterdam,” Rotterdam Open tournament director Richard Krajicek said in a release. The Italian …

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026

The Hindu  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said he is confident Novak Djokovic will return to the season-opening Grand Slam next year after injury ended the 37-year-old’s latest challenge in the semifinals at Melbourne Park. “We’ll see Novak back and I look forward to catching up with him in the next couple of weeks.” Djokovic took aim at his critics the …

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'

Firstpost  

After a heartbreaking loss for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 final, Novak Djokovic extended his support to the German, encouraging the star tennis player to persevere despite the loss. Alexander Zverev’s third campaign for a first Grand Slam title ended in a disappointing heartbreak as he went down in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev. Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time …

Australian Open boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under

Daily Mail  

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants a giant Novak Djokovic statue built at Melbourne Park despite the Serbian star being booed off the court in his likely final appearance at the grand slam. While Australia has been a happy hunting ground with 10 of his 24 grand slam victories coming at Melbourne Park, Djokovic has clashed with Australian fans, officials …

Sinner has a 'clear mind' about doping case after Australian Open win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sinner has a 'clear mind' about doping case after Australian Open win

ABC  

Jannik Sinner says he is not dwelling on the controversy surrounding last year's doping violations after winning consecutive Australian Open titles. Sinner touches perfection in Aus Open final Photo shows Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner pose with their trophies There was not a lot separating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev heading into the Australian Open final. Only days before the …

Jannik Sinner salutes Aussie super coach Darren Cahill after defending Australian Open crown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner salutes Aussie super coach Darren Cahill after defending Australian Open crown

Daily Mail  

Jannik Sinner has saluted his Aussie super-coach after entering Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer-like territory with a clinical straight-sets Australian Open final triumph over Alexander Zverev. Sinner denied Zverev an elusive maiden major while enhancing his own growing grand slam stature with a steely-eyed 6-3 7-6 6-3 victory over the gutted German at Melbourne Park on Sunday night. Jannik Sinner claimed …

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

Associated Press  

Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2001 — Jennifer Capriati upsets three-time winner Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open and her first Grand Slam tournament title. 2008 — Novak Djokovic fends off unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open final, earning …

Jannik Sinner not thinking about doping case as he toasts Australian Open win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner not thinking about doping case as he toasts Australian Open win

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said that Jannik Sinner is as good as Novak Djokovic at his peak and on “a different universe” after the German was well beaten in Sunday’s Australian Open final. READ | List of Australian Open men’s singles champions in Open era: Jannik Sinner wins 2025 edition, becomes 11th man to retain title “He’s very, very similar to Novak …

Jannik Sinner wins Aus Open 2025: What doping accusations the Italian faced and why was he cleared?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner wins Aus Open 2025: What doping accusations the Italian faced and why was he cleared?

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner clinched the Australian Open 2025 title on Sunday, but his journey to the championship was not without controversy. Jannik Sinner clinched the Australian Open 2025 final on Sunday, beating Alexander Zverev in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. The major win would also bring some temporary relief to Sinner who has a Court of Arbitration for Sport …

Hard-court king of men’s tennis Jannik Sinner crowned Australian Open champion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hard-court king of men’s tennis Jannik Sinner crowned Australian Open champion

The Independent  

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Politicians rub shoulders with A-listers at Australian Open men's singles final as a hoard of big names watch Jannik Sinner secure victory - but Anthony Albanese is nowhere to be seen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Politicians rub shoulders with A-listers at Australian Open men's singles final as a hoard of big names watch Jannik Sinner secure victory - but Anthony Albanese is nowhere to be seen

Daily Mail  

Australia's high profile politicians joined A-listers and pop stars at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. Pop superstar Tones and I was also in the tennis spirit, making it a date night with her husband Jimmy Bedford Chopper actor Eric Bana sat alongside his wife, Rebecca Gleeson The pair were looking cool, with Bana in a suit and sunglasses …

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 men’s final: Jannik Sinner wins his second straight Australian Open title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 men’s final: Jannik Sinner wins his second straight Australian Open title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory in the final. It was late in the second set, which Zverev was two points from owning when he led 5-4 and got to love-30 on …

Sinner beats Zverev to clinch second Australian Open title in a row
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sinner beats Zverev to clinch second Australian Open title in a row

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory in the final. Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim …

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner became Italy’s first player to win three Grand Slam crowns, moving past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back men’s …

Jannik Sinner creates history, defends Australian Open title after beating Zverev in 2025 final
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner creates history, defends Australian Open title after beating Zverev in 2025 final

India TV News  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner created history as he became the first Italian player to win three singles Grand Slams. In a fight between the World No.1 and World No.2 for the Australian Open title, the 23-year-old Sinner defeated 27-year-old Zverev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 to lift his third major. Meanwhile, he has become only the third player to …

Australian Open final: Defending champion Jannik Sinner takes 2-set lead
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open final: Defending champion Jannik Sinner takes 2-set lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Jannik Sinner is potentially one set from clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles after taking a 6-3, 7-6 lead in the final at the year’s first major. Sinner broke Zverev's serve in the eighth game Sunday and then served out the first set, closing with an ace. The top-seeded Sinner is a 23-year-old from Italy who is aiming to become …

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass

The Hindu  

When Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final, it will be the first time since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019 that the top two seeds in the men’s singles will contest the final at Melbourne Park. Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev, 2022 - 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 Daniil Medvedev holds the unfortunate record …

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s all sorts of ways beyond merely the score to measure just how dominant Jannik Sinner was while outplaying and frustrating Alexander Zverev during the 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory Sunday that earned the 23-year-old Italian a second consecutive Australian Open championship. Jannik Sinner of Italy, right, and Alexander Zverev of Germany walk past each other during the …

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Why Jannik Sinner-Alexander Zverev men's singles final is a highly-controversial affair

Firstpost  

The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with defending champion Jannik Sinner taking on Alexander Zverev in a battle of ATP’s top-two at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The 2025 Australian Open has reached its business end with just one final battle left to take place – the men’s singles final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and …

Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open title and the uncertainty around his doping case appeal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open title and the uncertainty around his doping case appeal

New York Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s an alternate universe in which Jannik Sinner’s brilliance has no qualification. A couple of weeks later, the world anti-doping agency lodged an appeal against the ITIA’s “no fault or negligence” verdict that could lead to a ban of up to two years for Sinner, even though WADA is not challenging the ITIA’s independent hearing having found …

Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev for third Grand Slam title
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev for third Grand Slam title

New York Times  

Relive how Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park Sunday. How Alexander Zverev took the initiative — and lost the first set Zverev didn’t want to potentially lose a third Grand Slam final while regretting not being aggressive enough. GO DEEPER Jannik …

The style and substance that will decide the Australian Open men's final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The style and substance that will decide the Australian Open men's final

ABC  

After 15 days of action at Melbourne Park everything comes down to the way it was seeded. For the first time since 2019 the top two seeds are set to face off in the men's singles final at the first grand slam of the year. It's worth noting that Zverev is four years older than Sinner, and all of those …

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to clinch second consecutive Australian Open title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to clinch second consecutive Australian Open title

LA Times  

Italian Jannik Sinner carries the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday. There’s all sorts of ways beyond merely the score to measure just how dominant Jannik Sinner was while outplaying and frustrating Alexander Zverev during the 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory Sunday that earned the …

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title

Al Jazeera  

The Italian completes a straight-sets win over world number two Alexander Zverev to remain unbeaten in Grand Slam finals. Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner …

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev destined for contrasting legacies after Italian's near-perfect Australian Open title defence
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev destined for contrasting legacies after Italian's near-perfect Australian Open title defence

ABC  

Tournament finals in sport often have a fine line between the winner and the loser, and it is jarring to see the divergent paths careers of players on either side of the result can take. There was not a lot separating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev heading into this year's Australian Open men's singles final. It was the third grand …

Jannik Sinner sends special message to Alexander Zverev after Australian Open win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sends special message to Alexander Zverev after Australian Open win

India Today  

Australian Open men's singles champion Jannik Sinner sent an inspirational message to Alexander Zverev after beating him in the final in Melbourne on Sunday, January 26. Australian Open: Full coverage During the ceremony, Sinner would praise Zverev and call him an incredible player on the court and tell him to keep believing in himself. 'Will try to convince you to …

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had words of motivation for Alexander Zverev, who failed to win his maiden Grand Slam. Zverev fell short in the Australian Open final where Jannik Sinner defeated him 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 men's singles final Highlights Congratulating Sinner, Djokovic wrote, “Auguri”, which roughly means 'all the best', or 'best wishes', or …

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner made history after becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams, going past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won the French Open in 1959 and 1960. On Sunday, Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open men’s singles title after beating second seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 …

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison

India Today  

Jannik Sinner responded to Alexander Zverev's ultimate compliment as he compared the Australian Open 2025 champion to Novak Djokovic after their final on Sunday, January 26. Sinner claimed his second Australian Open on the bounce with a dominant performance against Zverev, beating him in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. “He’s very, very similar to Novak when …

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets in men's singles final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets in men's singles final

ABC  

World number one Jannik Sinner has defended his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets — 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. Sinner touches perfection in Aus Open final Photo shows Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner pose with their trophies There was not a lot separating Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev heading into the Australian Open final. Key …

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner defends his title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the men’s final to secure his third career grand slam win. Now, the 23-year-old is the first Italian player to win three grand slam titles – two at the Australian Open and one at the US Open – …

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