MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park Sunday. The No. 1 seed prevailed over the No. 2 seed in a match ultimately decided by Zverev’s discomfort when coming forward, Sinner’s underrated first serve, and a kiss of death from the net.

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Jannik Sinner's remarkable victory at the Australian Open has drawn praise from tennis stars across the globe, with heartfelt messages coming from Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. Carlos Alcaraz took to X to congratulate the Italian for his Grand Slam title.