Melbourne – The success represents Sinner’s third career Grand Slam trophy, with two Australian Open medals and one US Open to his name.

The 23-year-old Italian had not yet won a major championship just over a year ago, but now he is the first Italian player to win three Grand Slam titles, solidifying his position as the men’s tour’s dominant force since taking the top spot last June.

Sinner demonstrated his skill against Zverev, becoming just the fourth man to win a Grand Slam final without giving up a single break point. Sinner’s unwavering consistency and strong serving style kept him in control even if he wasn’t playing his best tennis.

“There are always differences when defending the crown. I always like the extra pressure you’re under,” stated Sinner in an interview with Eurosport.
“Every match has been really tough. I thought I was getting off to a great start in the game, feeling the ball, hitting it well, and being aggressive.”

Despite having trouble finding his rhythm, Zverev recognised Sinner’s supremacy and called him “the best player in the world by far.”

Sinner’s triumph, meanwhile, coincides with a continuing dispute off the court. When he tested positive for the illegal anabolic steroid Clostebol last year, he barely avoided suspension. The World Anti-Doping Agency has challenged the ruling, and a hearing is set on April 16; the International Tennis Integrity Agency absolved him of any misconduct.

Zverev was unable to end Sinner’s remarkable 21-match winning streak in spite of the pending legal dispute. The German’s serve was still powerful, but his forehand stumbled, letting Sinner win the opening set. Sinner won almost every rally that went longer than nine strokes, and Zverev committed 12 unforced errors in the first set.

Sinner dropped just six points during the set, and his serve remained virtually unbreakable. Zverev was unable to muster any momentum and saved five break points before giving up with a volley on the sixth. Sinner’s accurate backhand volley won the opening set, and he clinched it with an ace.

In the second set, Zverev improved his consistency, but his mistakes still hurt his game. Zverev threatened Sinner at 4-5 with a late surge, but the Italian quickly served his way out of danger and won the tie-break to take a two-set lead.

Sinner became the youngest player to win back-to-back Australian Open titles in thirty-two years as Zverev’s energy waned in the third set.
Sinner’s standing as one of tennis’ most promising prospects is further cemented by this triumph, which further establishes his place among the sport’s best.