Jannik Sinner has dispelled any concerns about his condition following the issues he faced in his match against Holger Rune at the 2025 Australian Open. The world No. 1 delivered a dominant performance in the quarterfinals, defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets to advance to the semifinals, where he will aim to defend the title he won in 2024.
Sinner’s showing was nothing short of spectacular, reaffirming his status as the favorite to win the tournament. The 23-year-old Italian completely overpowered de Minaur, leaving the Australian without any answers and solidifying his position as a two-time Grand Slam champion in pursuit of a third title. Sinner’s form has improved significantly in comparison to the earlier rounds, making him a formidable force heading into the semifinals.
In the next round, Sinner will face American Ben Shelton, who reached the semifinals after defeating Lorenzo Sonego in the quarterfinals and Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. Although Shelton is a dangerous player on hard courts, having previously beaten Sinner at the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters, the Italian is expected to bring his A-game to the highly anticipated clash.
Following his victory, Sinner also weighed in on the thrilling quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. “I saw the match between Nole and Carlos, and it was really electrifying,” Sinner commented. “It’s a shame that these two great players met already in the quarterfinals, it felt like a semifinal or a final. The rivalry between Djokovic and Alcaraz is the best we have right now, but there are many young talents emerging, and new rivalries will surely develop in the coming years.”
At just 23 years old, Sinner has made history by becoming the youngest player to reach the Australian Open semifinals twice in a row since Rafael Nadal in 2008-2009. With his focus set on winning the tournament, Sinner is ready to play his best tennis in the final stages, and the bookmakers now view him as the clear favorite for the title.
