Jannik Sinner has been on an unstoppable run, overcoming challenges and shattering records in the last twelve months. Despite a recent doping controversy, the world number 1 has continued to dominate the tennis world, widening the gap between himself and his main rivals.
Starting off 2025 in style, the Italian ace secured his third Grand Slam title with a near-perfect performance at the Australian Open. Sinner’s competitive spirit shines on all surfaces, but it is on hard courts where his superiority becomes truly evident. In the AO final, he faced off against current world No. 2 Alexander Zverev and didn’t allow a single break point throughout the entire match.
Sinner’s dominance is total, with the exception of Carlos Alcaraz, who is currently not at his best. Fans and insiders are now seriously considering the possibility of Sinner achieving the coveted “Calendar Grand Slam,” although his main obstacle will be the upcoming Roland Garros tournament.
Former ATP ace Nicolas Escudé recently analyzed Sinner’s supremacy in an interview with ‘L’Equipe’. According to Escudé, the key to beating Sinner lies in matching his baseline pace and extending the match to make a difference physically. While Sinner may not have the best record in long matches, this strategy seems to be the only way to trouble him at present.
Having suffered just six defeats since January 2024, the three-time Grand Slam champion will make his return to action later this month in Doha. Initially, Sinner was also scheduled to play in the Rotterdam ATP 500 in February, but he decided to skip the tournament in order to rest and recharge.
Despite the recent doping controversy, Jannik Sinner has shown incredible resilience and determination. His exceptional performance at the Australian Open and his continued dominance on the court have solidified his position as the world’s number one tennis player. As he prepares for future tournaments, it will be interesting to see if anyone can truly challenge his reign and put an end to his record-breaking streak.
