New Delhi: The Italian sensation Jannik Sinner, a year after winning his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, has repeated the feat. Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the final to conclude his near-flawless campaign at Melbourne Park. Following this triumph, the World No. 1 joins an elite group of players, cementing his legacy in history as one of the greats of the sport.
Sinner continues to soar high, not only in terms of titles but also in rankings, as he is poised to remain in the top position for a considerable time. Since reaching the pinnacle of men’s tennis on 10 June last year, he has been nearly flawless. The Italian’s winning percentage as World No. 1 (94%) surpasses that of all previous No. 1s in the history of the PIF ATP Rankings since 1973.
Jannik Sinner cast aside the controversies surrounding doping and silenced his critics in style. The Italian dropped only two sets in his quest for the trophy, further extending his supremacy on the court. He even held all his service games against Zverev in the final. With that being just a glimpse of his accolades, let’s take a look at some of the records he broke on his path to glory in Melbourne.
5. First Italian player to win multiple Grand Slams in Open era
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive time. (Photo-Getty Images)
With his triumph at the 2025 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner became the only Italian player to win three Grand Slam singles titles. There is no greater pride than bringing glory to one’s nation on a global platform that boasts a rich history in the sport.
Nicola Pietrangeli was the only other player to have managed to win two Grand Slams, triumphing at Roland Garros twice in 1959 and 1960. Other players who have won for Italy include Adriano Panatta, who claimed the French Open in 1976, Francesca Schiavone, who emerged victorious at the 2010 French Open, and Flavia Pennetta, who won the 2015 US Open.
Sinner also became just the eighth man in the Open era to have won his first three Grand Slam finals, joining the ranks of elite tennis players: Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg, Gustavo Kuerten, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka and Carlos Alcaraz.
4. Fourth player to win a major final without facing a breakpoint since 1990
Jannik Sinner joins the list of elite players—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Pete Sampras—who have achieved this rare feat. The Italian is also the first man since Nadal in 2017 to win a major final without facing a single breakpoint. He won all 16 of his service games and was pushed to deuce only twice during his 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 triumph over Zverev. Nadal, in the 2017 US Open final against Kevin Anderson, also did not face a single breakpoint and won by a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
3. Defending first Grand Slam and winning three straight hard-court majors
Jannik Sinner with his Grand Slam trophies. (Image via Reuters and @janniksin ‘X’)
Sinner also became the first man since Nadal in 2005 and 2006 to successfully defend his first Grand Slam title. Nadal secured the first of his 22 career Grand Slam titles in 2005 at Roland Garros and then triumphed on clay again in 2006… and again in 2007… and again in 2008…
Sinner is the youngest man to win back-to-back Australian Open since Jim Courier in 1992 and 1993. Courie was 22 when he achieved the feat, and Sinner is currently 23. The Italian also became the first player since Novak Djokovic in 2015 and 2016 to win three consecutive hardcourt majors. Djokovic achieved this by winning the Australian Open and the US Open in 2015, then repeating the Australian Open triumph in 2016, similar to how Sinner won the Australian Open and US Open last year, and now the Australian Open again.
2. Equals Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors for fastest start as World No. 1
Jannik Sinner has triumphed in 47 of the 50 matches he has played since claiming the top spot in the ATP Rankings. His extraordinary win-loss ratio places him alongside the legends of the game, such as Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors.
The top seed is closely followed by Roger Federer and Andre Agassi, with 46 and 25 wins, respectively. The pressure of being the player pursued by the rest of the ATP Tour has not stunted his growth; in fact, Sinner’s consistency is already helping him etch his name into tennis history.
1. Sinner’s historic Top 10 dominance
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner. (Photo: AP/PTI)
Jannik Sinner has etched his name into tennis history with an unparalleled streak against the Top 10 ATP players. Starting at the Shanghai Masters with wins over Medvedev and Djokovic, his momentum surged through the ATP Finals, claiming victories over Fritz (twice), Ruud, and again Medvedev. He continued this dominance in the Davis Cup finals against de Minaur and, most recently, at the Australian Open, where he defeated both de Minaur and Zverev. This culminated in a historic 10-match winning streak against Top 10 opponents, all coming in straight sets – a first in ATP history.
This run includes multiple wins over de Minaur, Fritz, and Medvedev, plus single victories against Djokovic, Zverev, and Ruud, totalling an astounding 22 consecutive sets won against top competition. Furthermore, with his recent victory over the world No. 2, he has now achieved the impressive milestone of securing two or more career wins against every Top 10 player. Previously, the No. 2 ranking was the only one he hadn’t “doubled up” on, a feat he has now accomplished. Sinner’s rise in the world of tennis is truly something to behold.
Jannik Sinner’s dominance continues with a historic 2025 Australian Open triumph as he sets new records and solidifies his position as the ATP’s top player. Tennis Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
