Jannik Sinner had one of the best season of his profession in 2024, successful eight titles and proving that he’s the strongest participant on this planet proper now. The Italian ace has not solely develop into the #1 on this planet, however has created an enormous hole over all his opponents within the ATP rating due to his spectacular consistency.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has labored exhausting within the low season collectively together with his whole staff and is able to defend his title on the Australian Open. The two-time Grand Slam champion has determined to not play any official tournaments earlier than the AO, desirous to deal with some facets of his recreation earlier than making his official debut.
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Right this moment the world number one performed an exhibition match in opposition to Alexei Popyrin at Melbourne Park, successful in two units and instantly displaying wonderful situation. Jannik arrived in Melbourne effectively upfront and can make his AO debut as early as Day 1, Sunday 12 January.
Earlier than his first-round match, the Italian star will play one other exhibition match in opposition to Greek ace Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Woodforde on Jannik Sinner
2025 will likely be an essential 12 months for the Italian even off the tennis courtroom. In March, the trial regarding his doping case ought to happen earlier than the CAS in Lausanne, with Jannik risking a disqualification of 1 to 2 years.
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
In an extended interview with ‘Tennis365’, tennis legend Mark Woodforde defined that Sinner may have nice strain on this version of the Australian Open: “There is already a lot of talk about what happens next in this story, but there is a possibility that some kind of suspension may be coming.
He struggled in the early rounds of the US Open, I felt, and it was fortunate that he was up against guys in the early rounds who didn’t have the belief they could beat him.
Once he got settled into the tournament, he was looking good all the way and that’s how he would like to approach it again this year.
Being the defending champion at the AO adds another pressure for the young man so it will be fascinating to see how he handles it.”
