Jannik Sinner's run at the 2025 Australian Open really impressed everyone. The world No.1 was the top favorite to win the first Grand Slam of the new season after dominating on the hard courts in 2024, but the feeling is that his gap to his opponents has further increased on this surface.
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The Italian ace dominated the Happy Slam by losing only two sets along his run and raising his level incredibly from the quarterfinals onwards. Alexander Zverev despite the progress made in recent months did not put him in the slightest difficulty in the final and had to postpone once again the appointment with the first Major title of his career.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has worked on some areas of his game and is increasingly complete, without forgetting his amazing mental strength that allows him to make the difference in decisive moments and not to be overwhelmed by pressure.
Only the best version of Carlos Alcaraz seems able to counter him at the moment, but the young Spanish champion does not have the same consistency as Jannik and his premature elimination in the quarterfinals in Melbourne has certified it.
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Ivan Ljubicic on Sinner's triumph
In an interview with 'Sky Sport Italy' after the AO final, former ATP ace Ivan Ljubicic analyzed Sinner's triumph in detail: "The difference between him and the other players has become even clearer. I believe that this victory in Australia will give him further confidence for the rest of the season."
Roger Federer's former coach continued: "After the difficulties he had against Rune, Jannik returned to 100% in the decisive rounds of the tournament and left no chance for his rivals. He is very serene and continues to gain experience with the right attitude. The match against Zverev was one-sided, with the German who was in huge difficulty especially with the forehand." The world number 1 will be back in action in Rotterdam in a week's time.
