Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev share a heart-warming embrace after the Italian triumphed in the Australian Open
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev share a heart-warming embrace after the Italian triumphed in the Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev shared a moment together at the Australian Open after the World No 1 claimed his third Grand Slam. Sinner entered the tournament in the midst of a strong run of form and was utterly dominant en route to Sunday's final at the Rod Laver Arena.
![[The world No 1 was pictured consoling his opponent on the court following their clash on Sunday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/12/94529745-14326773-image-a-2_1737895736933.jpg)
Having decisively beaten American Ben Shelton to book his place in the final on Friday, the 23-year-old faced off against Zverev for the seventh time in his senior career. Zverev had previously claimed wins over Sinner at the US Open in both 2021 and 2023, but in Melbourne he was powerless to halt the Italian's momentum.
![[Victory at the Rod Laver Arena marked the 23-year-old Sinner's third Grand Slam title]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/12/94529735-14326773-image-a-4_1737895948267.jpg)
Ultimately Sinner triumphed 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 without conceding a single break point to retain the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup. Sinner and Zverev have endured a testy relationship over the years, having previously traded words in the the media following their first senior meeting in 2020.
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev shared an emotional moment together after the Italian retained his Australian Open title. The world No 1 was pictured consoling his opponent on the court following their clash on Sunday. Victory at the Rod Laver Arena marked the 23-year-old Sinner's third Grand Slam title.
A lovely warm embrace between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev 🥰#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Ypu0J7bkDW. However, after Sunday's final it was all respect between the world's two highest-ranking players. After Sinner claimed a momentous victory in front of a capacity audience, the pair came together in the centre of the court.
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