World number one Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old Italian champion showcased both athletic excellence and style on court. He became the first player to win 10 consecutive straight-set matches against top-10 opponents since ATP rankings began in 1973.
"Sinner, if he's not already, is going to be one of the greatest players we have ever seen," BBC Sport quoted former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash. This assessment is supported by Sinner's remarkable statistics – a 98-9 record since October 2023 and 47 wins in his first 50 matches as world number one, matching legends Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors.
The world number one's impressive run includes a 30-2 record at Grand Slams since his first Melbourne triumph last year. He's also become the eighth player in the Open era to win each of his first three Grand Slam men's singles finals.
As tennis's newest champion, Sinner represented both athletic excellence and luxury style, carrying a custom duffle bag collaboration between GUCCI and HEAD as their Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership showcases the growing intersection between high-performance sports and luxury fashion.
While facing an upcoming CAS hearing in April regarding a doping case appeal by WADA, Sinner maintains focus. His coach Simone Vagnozzi notes that Sinner "likes to be in a storm" – demonstrating composure under pressure both on and off court.
With a current 21-match winning streak and back-to-back Australian Open titles at age 23, Sinner's trajectory suggests tennis may be witnessing the emergence of its next dominant force. As former champions exit the spotlight, his tactical brilliance and composed performance style position him as a leading figure in professional tennis's new era.
