Defending champion Jannik Sinner has stormed into the semi-finals of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025, showcasing an impeccable performance against home favorite Alex de Minaur at Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena. On Wednesday, January 22, Sinner clinched a convincing victory with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, wrapping up the match in just 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Sinner’s triumph marks his continued dominance over De Minaur, improving their head-to-head record to a flawless 10-0. The Italian has now won 12 consecutive matches at Melbourne Park and boasts an impressive record of 34 wins out of his last 35 matches, solidifying his position as a formidable contender for back-to-back titles in this hard-court major.
In this match, Sinner was ruthless, converting six out of his ten break point opportunities while De Minaur struggled, committing 26 unforced errors. The Australian’s performance was further hampered by his ineffective second serve, winning only 39% of those points, alongside a costly double fault. In contrast, Sinner was nearly unbeatable on his serves, securing 81% of his second serve points and an astonishing 84% on his first serve.
Despite showing signs of vulnerability in his previous match against Holger Rune due to illness, Sinner appeared back to his best against De Minaur, not allowing his opponent a single break point conversion. Sinner’s game was highlighted by 27 winners, significantly outnumbering De Minaur’s tally. Sinner now sets his sights on the semi-final where he will face American Ben Shelton, who earlier defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in four sets.
Australian Open 2025 – Semi-Final Line-ups:
Men’s Singles:
- 1st Semi-Final: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton
- 2nd Semi-Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev
Women’s Singles:
- 1st Semi-Final: Emma Navarro vs. Iga Świątek
- 2nd Semi-Final: Madison Keys vs. Elina Svitolina
Sinner’s performance not only cements his status as a top contender but also continues the saga of his remarkable Australian Open journey.
