The Australian Open 2025 has wrapped up, and Jannik Sinner has emerged as the undisputed champion. The World No. 1 successfully defended his title in style, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena. The final score read 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, marking Sinner’s third Grand Slam trophy and further solidifying his place as one of tennis’s brightest stars.

From the first ball, Sinner showed why he has been the player to beat over the past year. With a composed and aggressive performance, the 23-year-old Italian controlled the baseline rallies and left Zverev scrambling for answers. Sinner sealed the victory with a precise cross-court winner on his first championship point, raising his hands in calm celebration before heading to his team for a well-deserved moment of triumph.

“It’s an incredible tournament for me, I hope I can keep it going,” the World No.1 shared in his post-match interview, reflecting on his stellar campaign in Melbourne. With this win, Sinner became the first Italian player to claim three Grand Slam titles. His consistency and dominance on the big stage are starting to feel inevitable, even as challenges like his recent doping controversy loom in the background.

After the match, Sinner was asked about where he plans to keep this new piece of hardware. The Italian star responded, “My apartment in Monaco is quite small, but I will keep this one safe in my parents place in Italy.”

He was also asked if he would like to send a message to his parents in Italian. The 23-year-old tennis player replied with a touch of humor. “A message in Italian to my parents? No, they need to learn English (smiles)! They know how much this trophy means to me and how important it is to share it with them. My brother is here with me, it’s beautiful. It’s beautiful that this trophy can come from a small village like mine,” he said.

The Italian tennis sensation also gave a heartfelt thanks to his team.

Jannik Sinner expresses his gratitude to ‘amazing’ team

Jannik Sinner’s meteoric rise in tennis has been shaped by his hard work and talent, but the man behind the scenes, Darren Cahill, has played an equally crucial role. Cahill, who previously coached legends like Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi to Grand Slam success, joined Sinner’s team in 2022 and has been instrumental in his transformation into a dominant force on the court.

Under Cahill’s guidance, Sinner has reached new heights, winning two Grand Slam titles before the start of 2025 and adding an Australian Open title this year. The pair’s successful partnership has seen Sinner constantly improve, with Cahill helping refine his game and mental strength. Last year alone, the Italian star captured eight titles, including triumphs at the US Open and Australian Open, a testament to Cahill’s impact. However, Sinner’s coach will be stepping away after this season, making this victory even more meaningful.

As the World No. 1 held his trophy aloft in Melbourne this year, he ensured to acknowledge the contributions of his coach and his team. He spoke with heartfelt gratitude, saying, “I know Darren, it’s probably, maybe, I’ll try to convince you, your last Australian Open as a coach. I’m very, very happy to share this trophy with you.”

The 23-year-old also reflected on the pivotal moment that began his partnership with Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi. “Everything started when I made my whole (coaching) change to you and Simone,” he said. “I think you are an amazing combination of coaches and obviously the physical and physio (coaches), I’m very happy to have you. Thank you so much.”

Jannik Sinner’s focus will now be on continuing the momentum and building on the foundation laid by his team. After all, his third Grand Slam title is just the beginning of what promises to be an incredible career. Where will Sinner’s journey take him next?