Jannik Sinner’s Post-Match Insight on Alex de Minaur’s Tactics in Vienna Semi-Final
Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2 Italian, revealed he had anticipated and prepared for Alex de Minaur’s tactical adjustments during their Vienna Open semi-final on October 25, 2025, where Sinner won 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final against Alexander Zverev. After de Minaur’s straight-sets quarter-final victory over Matteo Berrettini, Sinner noted that the Australian had “changed a couple of things” in his game—likely referring to enhanced serve variety and more aggressive net approaches—to counter his dominance in their lopsided head-to-head (12-0 for Sinner). “He changed a couple of things, which I was ready for today,” Sinner said in his on-court interview, crediting his preparation for maintaining composure in a physical first set. The win extends Sinner’s indoor hard-court win streak to 20 and keeps his Vienna unbeaten run at 4-0 this week, while de Minaur remains winless in 12 meetings with the Italian.
Match Highlights: Sinner’s Serve Dominance
Sinner raced to a 4-0 lead in the opener, breaking de Minaur in the first game and holding to love, but the Australian leveled at 4-4 with a backhand winner. 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. Sinner fired 10 aces and won 80% of first-serve points, conceding no breaks, while de Minaur managed 25% second-serve points won.
| 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 Preparation: “I Was Ready”
Sinner, the 2023 Vienna champion, arrived late to the event but had studied de Minaur’s recent tweaks, including a sharper second serve (125 mph average) and more drop shots (used 3 times vs. Berrettini). “The first set was very physical, so I’m happy I won in two,” Sinner said. “Alex fights hard—he’s a hell of a player, but I was ready for the changes.” De Minaur, 26 and No. 7, replied: “Jannik’s the benchmark—nothing to lose next time.”
Sinner’s final vs. Zverev (October 26) is a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final (Sinner won 6-3, 7-6, 6-3). De Minaur’s loss halts his Vienna run at 3-1 but 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.
