MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park Sunday. The No. 1 seed prevailed over the No. 2 seed in a match ultimately decided by Zverev’s discomfort when coming forward, Sinner’s underrated first serve, and a kiss of death from the net.

In total, Sinner has won 36 of his last 37 matches, his only defeat coming against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of October’s China Open.

Alexander Zverev says he is feeling down and emotional after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title.

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

Jannik Sinner’s triumph at the 2025 Australian Open saw him become the 11th player in the Open Era to defend the Australian Open men’s singles title. Here, we look at the 11 men who have won consecutive Australian Open titles since the first Open edition was held in 1969.