World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner showcased his dominance once again, cruising past No. 8 seed and local favorite Alex de Minaur with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory. The win marked Sinner’s 12th consecutive Australian Open triumph, securing his spot in back-to-back semifinals at Melbourne Park.
Sinner vs. De Minaur: A lopsided rivalry
Sinner’s mastery over De Minaur was on full display, extending his perfect record against the Australian to 10-0 in head-to-head meetings, with an overwhelming 22-1 advantage in sets. While De Minaur entered the match as Australia’s top hope, Sinner dismantled his opponent in what was his most comfortable outing of the tournament so far.
Streaks of dominance
The victory adds to Sinner’s remarkable streaks:
- 19 consecutive match wins
- 9 straight wins against top-10 players
These milestones underscore the Italian star’s imperious form and cement his status as the player to beat in Melbourne.
A semifinal showdown with Shelton
Next up for Sinner is a semifinal clash with Ben Shelton, one of the few players to beat him in the past 15 months. Shelton, however, trails Sinner 1-4 in their head-to-head matchups during that span. The showdown promises to be a high-octane encounter, with Shelton’s aggressive style contrasting Sinner’s consistency and precision.
Eyes on back-to-back titles
Sinner’s commanding performances throughout the tournament leave little doubt about his readiness to defend his title. With a second consecutive Australian Open trophy in sight, the world No. 1 is poised to continue his reign atop men’s tennis.