With this result, the Italian has an open series of 21 consecutive matches won on hard courts. The last defeat of the ATP No.1 in a Major tournament on hard courts was at the US Open 2023, when it was Zverev who beat the Italian tennis player in the round of 16,

This victory also sees Jannik Sinner shatter one of Roger Federers long-standing records, further solidifying his place as one of the best players in tennis history.

Sinner added to Alexander Zverev's grand slam misery, winning 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. It meant he joined all-time legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in winning three-straight majors on hard courts, after also triumphing at the Australian and US Opens in 2024.

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia,

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.