All you need to know about Australian Open men's final as Sinner faces Zverev

All you need to know about Australian Open men’s final as Sinner faces Zverev

Posted by author January 24, 2025 Tennis

The Australian Open men’s singles final will take place this weekend and Jannik Sinner is coming up against Alexander Zverev.

Last year’s champion Sinner, booked his place in the showpiece clash after beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets.

Sinner is through to the final againCredit: Getty

The Italian is looking to win this tournament again to claim the third Grand Slam title of his impressive career so far.

However, to claim the title again, he has to overcome Zverev.

His opponent progressed past Novak Djokovic who was booed by some fans after retiring from the semi-final through injury.

Sinner vs Zverev: Date and how to follow

The Australian Open men’s singles final will take place on Sunday, January 26.

It will be held at the 15,000-capacity Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.

The start time is yet to be finalised but will be confirmed in due course.

The event will be shown live on Eurosport and you can also stream every match of the 2025 Australian Open live and on-demand on discovery+.

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talkSPORT will also have updates throughout, and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction from .

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Djokovic's retirement has seen Zverev reach his first Australian Open final — Djokovic’s retirement has seen Zverev reach his first Australian Open finalCredit: Getty

Sinner vs Zverev: Route to the final

Quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz – 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4
Alexander Zverev beat Tommy Paul – 7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1
Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego – 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6
Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur – 6-3, 6-2, 6-1

Semi-finals

Alexander Zverev beat Novak Djokovic – 7-6, Djokovic ret.
Jannik Sinner beat Ben Shelton – 7-6, 6-2, 6-2

Final

Zverev vs Sinner – Sunday, January 26

Recent Australian Open winners

2024: Jannik Sinner
2023: Novak Djokovic
2022: Rafael Nadal
2021: Novak Djokovic
2020: Novak Djokovic
2019: Novak Djokovic
2018: Roger Federer
2017: Roger Federer
2016: Novak Djokovic
2015: Novak Djokovic

Sinner vs Zverev: What has been said?

Speaking on court after reaching the final again by beating Shelton, Sinner said: “It was a very tough first set but a very crucial one.

“I felt like he wasn’t serving at his best today, the percentage wasn’t where he wanted it to be.

“I think we both actually returned better than we served.

“The first set is always very important, it gives you a lot of confidence and there was a lot of tension for both of us.

“I’m very happy with the way I handled the situation today. Obviously the support has been amazing, so thank you so much as always for coming.

“I’m happy to be back in the final here.”