Facing Jannik Sinner at a hard-court grand slam is currently perhaps the most daunting prospect in men’s tennis. The Italian hasn’t suffered defeat at either the Australian Open or US Open since he was beaten in the fourth round in New York in 2023.

Follow reaction as Sinner retained the championship with a brilliant showing against three-time major final loser Zverev on Rod Laver in Melbourne

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,

Following his Australian Open win, Jannik Sinner did not pay attention to the doping appeal hanging above him. The World No.1 is the most dominant player in the world, securing his third Grand Slam championship with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev.

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live - Sinner won his second Australian Open with a 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-3 victory to deny Zverev his grand slam titl

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena to successfully defend the Australian Open trophy. He became the first male player since Rafael Nadal in 2006 to defend his maiden Grand Slam,