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Jannik Sinner (1) vs. Alexander Zverev (2)
Jannik Sinner
Rank: 1
Age: 23 (16.08.2001)
Career Highlights: Australian Open 2024, US Open 2024, ATP Finals 2024, 18 Career Titles
Last year? Insane. He went 73-6 overall, with a 53-3 record on hardcourts, two of those losses to Carlos Alcaraz. He won two slams, three Masters, and the ATP Finals, cementing himself as the clear world number 1.
But let’s address the elephant in the room: the drug test. A massage, a cut, and some cream led to a positive result. Sinner insists it was unintentional, but it’s a cloud over his career right now. WADA will deal with it in 2025.
Road to the Final:
Alexander Zverev
Rank: 2
Age: 27 (20.04.1997)
Career Highlights: Gold Medal (Tokyo 2021), French Open Runner-Up 2024, US Open Runner-Up 2020, ATP Finals Winner 2018, 2021, 22 Career Titles
Zverev’s Tokyo gold medal, where he beat Novak in the semis, showcased his talent. But the elusive first slam remains a glaring hole. Fun fact: he’s 5th on the all-time ATP prize money list.
Now for the controversy: Zverev has faced serious accusations of domestic abuse from his ex-girlfriend. It’s a heavy topic that’s hard to ignore. Do your research, but it’s part of his story
Road to the Final:
Head-to-Head:
Zverev leads 4-2, but Sinner won their last meeting at Cincinnati in 2024.
Sinner doesn’t seem to be at his absolute best this tournament, but I still think he’ll be solid enough—and, more importantly, consistent enough—to grind it out over five sets. Fun fact: the last time Sinner lost a hardcourt five-setter? It was to Zverev.
Sinner in 5 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Jannik Sinner
Rank: 1Age: 23 (16.08.2001)
Career Highlights: Australian Open 2024, US Open 2024, ATP Finals 2024, 18 Career Titles
Career:
A German-speaking Italian from South Tyrol, Sinner has been on the radar for years as "the next big thing." It took him time to break through(He kept losing in 5 set epics), but hiring Darren Cahill in 2022 changed everything.Last year? Insane. He went 73-6 overall, with a 53-3 record on hardcourts, two of those losses to Carlos Alcaraz. He won two slams, three Masters, and the ATP Finals, cementing himself as the clear world number 1.
But let’s address the elephant in the room: the drug test. A massage, a cut, and some cream led to a positive result. Sinner insists it was unintentional, but it’s a cloud over his career right now. WADA will deal with it in 2025.
This Tournament:
Sinner skipped the warm-ups, just like last year. He looked rusty early, dropping a few sets in the opening rounds and dealing with a health scare against Rune in the fourth. He legit had the shakes. But he recovered and has been dominant since. Against de Minaur? Alex has lost more matches to Sinner than games he won in that match.. Against Shelton? Sinner struggled for an hour, then turned it into a clinic.Road to the Final:
- 1R: Def. Jarry 7-6(2), 7-6(5), 6-1
- 2R: Def. Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3
- 3R: Def. Giron 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
- R16: Def. Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
- QF: Def. De Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1
- SF: Def. Shelton 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2
Alexander Zverev
Rank: 2Age: 27 (20.04.1997)
Career Highlights: Gold Medal (Tokyo 2021), French Open Runner-Up 2024, US Open Runner-Up 2020, ATP Finals Winner 2018, 2021, 22 Career Titles
Career:
Born into a tennis family (his brother was also a pro), Zverev has been a fixture in the top 10 since 2017. He’s always been close but not quite there at slams, never able to beat the GOAT's. His best shot came at the COVID-era, GOATless US Open, where he led Thiem two sets to love in the final before losing in 5.Zverev’s Tokyo gold medal, where he beat Novak in the semis, showcased his talent. But the elusive first slam remains a glaring hole. Fun fact: he’s 5th on the all-time ATP prize money list.
Now for the controversy: Zverev has faced serious accusations of domestic abuse from his ex-girlfriend. It’s a heavy topic that’s hard to ignore. Do your research, but it’s part of his story
This Tournament:
Zverev warmed up at the United Cup, going 2-0. During the Australian Open? It feels like he’s been invisible—just quietly winning, without much fanfare or drama. Honestly, I haven’t even seen a full set of his this summer.Road to the Final:
- 1R: Def. Pouille 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
- 2R: Def. Martinez 6-1, 6-4, 6-1
- 3R: Def. Fearnley 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
- R16: Def. Humbert 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2
- QF: Def. Paul 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1
- SF: Def. Djokovic 7-6(5) Ret.
Head-to-Head:
Zverev leads 4-2, but Sinner won their last meeting at Cincinnati in 2024.
| Year | Tournament | Winner | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cincinnati | Sinner | 7-6(9), 5-7, 7-6(4) | SF |
| 2023 | US Open | Zverev | 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 | R16 |
| 2022 | Monte Carlo | Zverev | 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(5) | QF |
| 2021 | US Open | Zverev | 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(7) | R16 |
| 2020 | Cologne | Zverev | 7-6(3), 6-3 | SF |
| 2020 | French Open | Sinner | 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 | R16 |
Prediction:
I think this will be a long match where Zverev starts strong and looks like he could actually pull it off. But then... he remembers he’s Zverev. Cue the dumb tennis. The talent is there, but I’m not convinced he’s mentally tough enough to close it out. That’s just the Zverev way.Sinner doesn’t seem to be at his absolute best this tournament, but I still think he’ll be solid enough—and, more importantly, consistent enough—to grind it out over five sets. Fun fact: the last time Sinner lost a hardcourt five-setter? It was to Zverev.
Sinner in 5 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
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