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.

In total, Sinner has won 36 of his last 37 matches, his only defeat coming against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of October’s China Open.

Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz, Spain – 7,010 4. Taylor Fritz, United States – 5,050 5. Casper Ruud, Norway – 4,160 Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, will drop the 500 points he earned for winning the 2024 Rotterdam Open as he has opted not to defend his title.