On Saturday, October 19th, tennis fans witnessed a historic match as two legends, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, faced off for possibly the last time. However, both players were defeated in their respective semifinals, with Nadal losing to Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic falling to Jannik Sinner. Despite the losses, Nadal and Djokovic showed competitive spirit and complimented their opponents on their strong performances. Djokovic even called himself "lucky" to win the second set against Sinner. Nevertheless, fans can still look forward to the upcoming Davis Cup and final tournament of Nadal's career.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final on Sunday. During his speech, a spectator shouted the names of Zverev's ex-girlfriends, who had previously made allegations of domestic abuse against him. Despite some initial jeers from the crowd, the spectator's voice was eventually drowned out by cheers and claps. The incident references Zverev's tumultuous past with his ex-partners, but the German player remains focused on his performance on the court.
Jannik Sinner proved his dominance on the court as he cruised to his second consecutive Australian Open title in a straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev. However, the victory was overshadowed by a heckler in the stands who shouted the names of the German player's ex-girlfriends who had accused him of domestic violence. Despite the distraction, Zverev maintained his composure to praise Sinner for an incredible feat and address the accusations in the post-game presser.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner proved his superiority on the court once again as he defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to secure his third Grand Slam title and second consecutive win at the Australian Open. With this victory, Sinner solidified his position as the best player on the tour, after facing doubts due to a past doping scandal. Zverev, on the other hand, failed once again to capture his first Major title and continues to struggle on tennis's biggest stages.
In a highly anticipated match, Jannik Sinner proved his dominance by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final of the Australia Open 2025. The young Italian displayed impressive skills and determination as he outplayed the German in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3. This victory marks Sinner's third Grand Slam title in his career, solidifying his position as a rising star in the tennis world.
Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, expressed his concern for Novak Djokovic as the Serbian star had to retire hurt against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Sinner went on to prevail against Ben Shelton in the second semifinal later in the day, setting up a title clash against world No 2 Zverev. In his post-match interview, Zverev also condemned sections of the crowd for jeering Djokovic, urging them to show respect for the player who has given the sport his all for the past 20 years.
In a highly-anticipated Australian Open semifinal match, defending champion Jannik Sinner faced off against American Ben Shelton. Despite struggling with injuries, Sinner went on to outplay Shelton in a masterful three-set victory, securing a spot in the final. Both players put on a display of fiery shots and impressive comebacks, but in the end, it was Sinner's championship experience that prevailed. With this win, Sinner aims to redeem his tainted reputation and claim his third Grand Slam title, while Shelton's dreams of a first-ever Slam title are cut short.
In a thrilling semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open, 19-year-old Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets to secure his spot in the men's singles final. The Italian will face Alexander Zverev in what is sure to be an epic showdown on Sunday. In other Australian Open action, GB's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won the wheelchair doubles title, while Andy Lapthorne secured the quad doubles title with partners Harry Poole, Emily Salley and Millie Sian.
After reaching his second Grand Slam semi-final, 22-year-old Ben Shelton used his press conference at the Australian Open to criticize the treatment of players by the tournament's broadcasters. Shelton's comments were sparked by the on-court interviewer's suggestion that fans would boo him in the next round, and he proceeded to highlight recent incidents involving top players and Australian broadcasters. The American tennis player says he is looking forward to facing either defending champion Jannik Sinner or home favorite Alex de Minaur, but is concerned about the potential negativity from the crowd.
The Australian Open quarter-finals will see defending champion Jannik Sinner take on Alex de Minaur, the first Australian man to reach this stage in over four decades. Sinner is the clear favorite, with an impressive record against De Minaur, but the latter will have the support of his home crowd. Fans can catch all the action live on the Bet365 streaming service, with existing customers able to watch for free and new customers able to access the stream with a special bonus code.