Jannik Sinner Crushes Alex de Minaur in Vienna Semi-Final: 12-0 Head-to-Head Milestone
Jannik Sinner has extended his perfect record over Alex de Minaur to **12-0** with a clinical 6-3, 6-4 semi-final victory at the 2025 Erste Bank Open in Vienna on October 25, advancing to the final against Alexander Zverev and maintaining his unbeaten run on indoor hard courts at the event (4-0 this week). The world No. 2 Italian, who dropped just 8 games, fired 10 aces and won 80% of first-serve points without conceding a break, overpowering de Minaur’s tactical tweaks in a 1-hour, 32-minute match that highlighted the Australian’s ongoing struggle against Sinner’s baseline depth and serve. De Minaur, the No. 3 seed and now 52-20 for 2025, fought valiantly but couldn’t convert his 4 break opportunities, admitting post-match: “Jannik’s the benchmark—I’m ready to fight; nothing to lose next time.” Sinner’s win earns 330 points, bolstering his Race to Turin standing (No. 2, 500 points behind Alcaraz), while de Minaur’s run ends with 180 points and his 301st career win.
#### Match Breakdown: Sinner’s Serve Seals It
Sinner raced to a 4-0 lead in the opener, breaking de Minaur in the first game with a forehand winner and holding to love, but the Australian leveled at 4-4 with a backhand down the line. Sinner broke again at 5-4 to take the set, then dominated the second, breaking at 2-2 and 4-3 before serving out 6-4. De Minaur’s serve (82% first-serve points won) was solid, but Sinner’s depth and 10 aces left him chasing shadows.
| Player | Aces | Break Points Converted | Winners/Unforced Errors | Outcome |
|——–|——|————————-|————————-|———|
| **Jannik Sinner** | 10 | 3/3 (100%) | 28/12 | Winner (6-3, 6-4) |
| Alex de Minaur | 6 | 0/4 (0%) | 25/18 | Runner-up |
Sinner’s Insight: “He Changed a Couple of Things”
Sinner praised de Minaur’s adjustments, including sharper second serves (125 mph average) and more drop shots (3 vs. Berrettini in QF): “He changed a couple of things, which I was ready for today.” The Italian’s 102.5 average and 20-match indoor hard streak (since 2024 Basel) underscore his mastery. De Minaur, 26 and No. 7, replied: “Jannik’s the benchmark—nothing to lose next time.”
Sinner’s final vs. Zverev (October 26, not before 3 p.m. CEST / 10 a.m. ET) is a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final (Sinner won 6-3, 7-6, 6-3). De Minaur’s loss adds 180 points, keeping him No. 7 in the Race to Turin.
Sinner’s “ready” mindset isn’t luck—it’s legacy. The Italian’s unbreakable; de Minaur’s hunt endures.
