Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev Final Highlights, Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner wins in straight sets

Hello and welcome to Khel Now’s live blog for the Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev final match at Australian Open 2025. Please wait for the blog to load.

The Australian Open 2025 is now in its final leg with the competition’s two best men’s singles players—Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev set to battle it out for the elusive silverware. The defending champion has been the most comfortable player on tour, being largely untroubled in all his games so far.

Zverev, on the other hand, was handed over a walkover by Novak Djokovic, a decision that stunned everyone on and off the court. Barring the semi-final, the German’s run has been largely dominant, but both players have had relatively easy draws without having had to face top seeds due to their high ranking.

The head-to-head is interestingly 4-2 in favour of Zverev, but it is crucial to note that Sinner hit his purple patch at the end of 2023 and since then, he’s been a different beast. Their only encounter in 2023 was during the semi-final of the Cincinnati Masters, where Sinner emerged victorious in three sets.

Match details

• Tournament: Australian Open 2025
• Stage: Final
• Date: January 26
• Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
• Surface: Hard Court

Preview

Sinner, the number one player is on track to defend his title. The Italian became the youngest player to reach consecutive men’s singles finals at the Australian Open since Pete Sampras in 1994-95. The 23-year-old did struggle with cramps during his battle with Ben Shelton but eventually cruised to a third straight hard-court Grand Slam final.

Djokovic’s walkover became the talk of the tournament, with Zverev claiming the first and only set of the match. However, despite the victory, the German appeared cautious and refrained from displaying the aggressive style of play that had defined his earlier rounds. Zverev has often faced criticism for failing to back his natural game in high stakes matches.

The final will be Zverev’s maiden Australian Open final and third Grand Slam final, as he hopes to end his Grand Slam title drought. However, he faces a tough proposition and needs to be at his dominating best if he were to upset the top seed and lay his hands on the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.

Also Read: Alexander Zverev’s journey to Australian Open 2025 final

Form

Jannik Sinner: W-W-W-W-W

Alexander Zverev: W-W-W-W-W

Head-to-head record

Matches: 6

Jannik Sinner: 2

Alexander Zverev: 4

Sinner and Zverev have faced each other six times, with the Italian winning the duo’s only exchange in 2024, the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. Historically, the German holds a sizeable lead over the Italian, but Sinner was a totally different player before and after 2024.

Also Read: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev head-to-head record

Match prediction

The final of the Australian Open will be No. #1 vs No. #2, a highly anticipated encounter between two incredibly young and gifted individuals. Sinner, already a two-time Grand Slam winner could become the second youngest man to defend an Australian Open title, while Zverev is yet to triumph in a Grand Slam major.

On current form, Sinner appears to be the better player, demonstrating strong serving, incredible athleticism on court and excellent court-coverage. The Italian has every shot in the book, and barring injury concerns, is tough to beat, However, after struggling in the heat in his battle against Holger Rune, including a medical timeout, the top seed showed signs of cramps in his contest with Shelton.

Zverev will need to focus on lengthy rallies, as the longer the match goes on, the more Sinner’s fitness will be tested. However, the German must deliver clutch serves under pressure, capitalize on key moments, and minimize unforced errors to boost his chances of securing his maiden Grand Slam title.

Result: Jannik Sinner to win in four sets.

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram