Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open for the 2nd straight time

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win his second successive Australian Open title on Sunday 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Sinner once again solidified his top ranking in tennis. He has been no. 1 in the world since June with no signs of stopping. He did not face a break point and had more winners (32-25) and fewer unforced errors (45-27).

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Jannik Sinner celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Zverev said so himself.

“You’re by far the best player in the world. I was hoping I could be more of a competitor today, but you’re just too good. It’s as simple as that,” he said.

It is the third Grand Slam title for Sinner. He has won the Australian Open twice and won the US Open last year. He went as far as the semi-finals of the French Open and Wimbledon. He is the eighth man in the Open era to start his career 3-0 in Grand Slam finals.

“It’s amazing to achieve these things,” he said.

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Jannik Sinner carries the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open, January 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Sinner came into the tournament with a massive spotlight on him. He tested positive for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid twice last March, but blamed it on an accidental exposure involving two members of his team. He was cleared in a decision that was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

He was originally released in August, but Wada’s appeal is set for April.

Tennis stars such as Nick Kyrgios have spoken out about the doping violations of players such as Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who accepted a suspension in November.

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Jannik Sinner plays a forehand to Alexander Zverev during the men’s singles final at the Australian Open, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

“Two world No. 1s both caught doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a terrible look,” the Aussie star said last month. “Tennis integrity right now and everybody knows it but nobody wants to talk about it, it’s terrible.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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