World No. 1 Jannik Sinner extended his remarkable winning streak with a commanding 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Marcos Giron, securing his place in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open. The defending champion demonstrated his trademark composure and precision, maintaining his undefeated start to the season.
Sinner’s unstoppable momentum
Sinner entered the Australian Open in top form, riding a 14-match winning streak after clinching titles at the Shanghai Masters, ATP Finals, and Davis Cup Finals in late 2024. Opting to skip warm-up tournaments in favor of exhibition matches in Melbourne, the Italian’s approach appears to be paying dividends.
This latest victory marks his 10th consecutive win at the Australian Open, where he is defending the title he won last year.
Dominance from the start
Facing Giron for the second time in his career, Sinner wasted no time asserting his dominance. He broke the American’s serve in the opening game and maintained control throughout the first set, fending off a break point while serving for the set to take it 6-3.
The second set followed a similar script, with Sinner breaking early to lead 3-2. Giron created a few opportunities to level the score but was unable to capitalize on Sinner’s resilience. The Italian closed out the set 6-4 with clinical precision.
A dramatic finish
The third set saw a flurry of break points, with both players trading early blows. Sinner broke first, but Giron fought back, converting his seventh break point of the match to tie the set at 2-2. However, that was the end of Giron’s resistance, as Sinner rattled off four consecutive games to seal the match 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
What’s next for Sinner?
With his third victory of the tournament, Sinner awaits the winner of the clash between Holger Rune and Miomir Kecmanovic in the fourth round. Despite the challenges ahead, the 23-year-old Italian remains the player to beat in Melbourne, with his flawless performances reinforcing his position as the top seed.
“It’s always important to start strong, especially against a player like Marcos who can challenge you physically,” Sinner said after the match. “I’m happy with my performance, but there’s always room to improve.”
A rising rivalry with Alcaraz?
The prospect of a semifinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz looms large, reigniting their growing rivalry. Both players are in scintillating form and could set the stage for one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
For now, Sinner’s focus remains on his next opponent and his pursuit of back-to-back Australian Open titles.
