Men's final at Australian Open on final day
Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets to defend title
Defending champion Sinner wins 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 against second seed Zverev
It is a third Grand Slam title for world number one Sinner
Zverev becomes sixth man in Open era to lose his first three major finals
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Sinner v Zverev
First round v Lucas Pouille
Second round v Pedro Martinez
Third round v Jacob Fearnley
Fourth round v Ugo Humbert [14]
Quarter-final v Tommy Paul [12]
Semi-final v Novak Djokovic [7] (retired)
First round v Nicolas Jarry
Second round v Tristan Schoolkate
Third round v Marcus Giron
Fourth round v Holger Rune [13]
Quarter-final v Alex de Minaur [8]
Semi-final v Ben Shelton [21]
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
Image source, BBC SportPretty clear to know who this lot are supporting…
However, there are not as many Germans kicking around Melbourne Park as there are Italians.
Seen plenty of Azzurri football shirts including two Roberto Baggios, one Francesco Totti and even a Federico Chiesa.
That's more than you'd see at Anfield...
Sinner v Zverev
Here they come. Our 2025 finalists arrive on Rod Laver Arena.
Alexander Zverev looks calm and composed as he gives the crowd a short wave, while there's a much bigger cheer for defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
A lot of questions have been raised by the doping case involving Jannik Sinner.
One which regularly crops up is: why he was allowed to keep playing?
When Sinner failed his two drugs tests, he was immediately given a provisional ban after each - per the rules of the International Tennis Integrity Agency, which oversees the doping programme.
The bans were lifted after one day and three days respectively because Sinner successfully appealed against the decision.
That meant he could continue playing. Since then the 23-year-old has become the world number one and won six more titles - including September's US Open.
In this piece, BBC Sport analyses all of the key questions at the heart of a complex and controversy case.
Sinner v Zverev
Image source, Getty ImagesJannik Sinner's run to his second Australian Open final has come against the backdrop of an ongoing doping case.
The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed against the decision to clear Sinner of blame after he twice tested positive for a banned substance last March and is seeking a one to two-year ban.
The case will be heard behind closed doors at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) from 16-17 April.
Sinner v Zverev
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
I would like to see Alexander Zverev win his first Grand Slam.
I think he likes playing against Jannik Sinner. The world number one has played phenomenal tennis and hasn't been 100% physically, but throughout this tournament it hasn't seemed to matter.
I just think there is something about the way Sinner apparently gives Zverev rhythm that he really likes, because Sinner isn't someone who disrupts his game or gets under his skin.
Sinner v Zverev
Image source, Getty ImagesSince Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last year he has...
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In June 2024, Zverev's trial over domestic abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend was discontinued after a settlement was agreed between the defendant and the complainant.
Zverev denied the allegations.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWhen it comes to Grand Slam finals, Alexander Zverev doesn't have the best record.
He lost his maiden major final at the 2020 US Open, despite being two sets up against Dominic Thiem.
And, in the French Open showpiece last year, he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz.
Can he overcome Sinner and make it third time lucky?
Image source, Getty ImagesJonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
Image source, BBC SportA venue fit for a champion.
The mirrored glass exterior of Rod Laver Arena, which is the second biggest indoor venue in Australia, is magnificent.
Makes for a cracking photo.
Not only does the 15,000-seater arena host Grand Slam tennis, it also doubles up as a gig venue outside of the AO.
Arctic Monkeys, Cher, Kendrick Lemar and Tame Impala are above the acts who have played here in recent years, while Dua Lipa is heading to town in March.
Andy Murray was an ever-present in Novak Djokovic's coaching box throughout this Australian Open, with the pair having joined forces at the start of the year.
It was Murray's first coaching role since his playing retirement in August, and, ever the perfectionist, he believes he still has plenty to learn.
"I always knew that I would enjoy coaching," he said. "I never thought otherwise, but there's things that I've learned about coaching that was maybe a bit different than what I expected.
"There's certainly areas of coaching that I will need to get better at moving forwards and learn a bit more about - for example, the technical side of the game.
"I've enjoyed the analysis. I enjoyed the matches and sitting at the side and trying to understand a bit better what's going on, and seeing maybe how you could help a bit from the side.
"Preparing for the matches and those things is very interesting to me. I like that side of things.
So it's been some things that I've enjoyed and felt like I've done well, and other parts that I need to work on and probably wasn't so good at."
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Image source, Getty ImagesThere are only two matches on in Melbourne Park today, and one of those has already reached a conclusion.
Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend battled their way to the women's doubles title.
The pair held off third seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko with a 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 win after 2 hours and 27 minutes minutes of play.
Czech player Siniakova has now won 10 Grand Slam titles in women's doubles, while it is her second with American Townsend after they won at Wimbledon last year.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
Image source, BBC SportAnother of the Aussie legends immortalised in bronze at Melbourne Park will present tonight's trophy.
Last night it was Evonne Goolagong handed over the women's prize. Tonight the honour goes to... any guesses from the bust?
The 'tasche is a dead giveaway. It's John Newcombe!
Newcombe, 80, is a seven-time major singles champion and twice won the Australian Open.
This year is 50 years since his second victory in Melbourne.
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Sinner v Zverev
Image source, Getty ImagesWhile reigning champion Jannik Sinner is the favourite, it is Alexander Zverev who leads the head-to-head record with four victories from the pair's six meetings.
Although Sinner won the most recent - in the Cincinnati semi-finals last year.
They have met three times at Grand Slams, with Zverev winning both matches on the hard courts of the US Open, while Sinner came out on top of their clash on clay at Roland Garros in 2020.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
Image source, BBC SportLast chance for that prized Aussie Open photo for the Insta feed...
There was a lengthy line when I walked past the iconic AO sign earlier.
This event is one of the highlights of the Melbourne summer, which has been demonstrated by just over one million fans turning up over the past fortnight.
Sinner v Zverev
Image source, Getty ImagesJannik Sinner will aim to make history for Italy by defending his Australian Open title as Alexander Zverev chases a first major in the Melbourne final.
World number one Sinner, 23, could become the first Italian player in history to win three Slam titles and will start the final on a career-best 20-match winning streak.
German world number two Alexander Zverev is yet to win a major, having lost his previous two Grand Slam finals.
It is the first time since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019 that the top two seeds in the men's singles will contest the final at Melbourne Park.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Melbourne
Good arvo from Melbourne! It's been another bonza summer's day.
Not bad for a boat trip down the River Yarra. Even better if you're getting a waxi to Rod Laver Arena.
Thankfully for these two European fellas tonight's final is played in the evening.
With a start of 7:30pm local time, temperatures will be around 18C - which will particularly help Sinner.
The Laver court is not said to be mega quick so that might help Zverev.