Italy’s Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open singles title.

Jannik Sinner enjoyed another historic accomplishment on Sunday in Melbourne. Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win the 2025 Australian Open, clinching his third Grand Slam singles title.

Jannik Sinner, right, of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

On a mild Sunday evening in Melbourne, world number one Jannik Sinner of Italy claimed the Australian Open’s Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, besting Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the 2025 men’s final.

Discover how Jannik Sinners back-to-back Australian Open victories in 2024 and 2025 have boosted his earnings, from prize money to career milestones.

Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.

Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass at the Rod Laver Arena, defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev with a commanding scoreline of 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3.

Italian Jannik Sinner on Sunday won a second straight Australian Open, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3, over Germany’s Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old dropped only two sets during the year’s first major tournament and earned $2.

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner secures his third Grand Slam title with a commanding win at the Australian Open.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday. Sinner is seeking his third Grand Slam title overall.

(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Alexander Zverev of Germany waves as walks onto Rod Laver Arena for the men's singles final against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in ...

Sinner, 23, now has as many major titles as Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka. He also became the first Italian man to win three majors. He improved to 17-3 against To 10 opponents.