In the final quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner showcased his dominance on the iconic Rod Laver Arena, decisively defeating local favorite Alex de Minaur in straight sets. The world No. 1 displayed his best form of the tournament, advancing to the semifinals with remarkable ease. Sinner, the defending champion, had previously struggled with a minor ailment in his match against Holger Rune, but he appeared in peak condition against de Minaur, a player he has consistently bested throughout their professional encounters, having lost only one set to him in nearly five years.
The Australian crowd had high hopes for de Minaur, but the match quickly turned into a one-sided affair, with the Australian talent managing to win only six games. From the outset, it was clear that de Minaur struggled to pose any significant challenge to the 23-year-old Italian, who was in complete control throughout the contest.
Following the match, de Minaur addressed criticism from a fan on social media who claimed he lacked the self-belief to compete with Sinner. In a pointed response, the world No. 8 remarked, “Hey mate, it’s a shame that you never became a good enough player to experience playing Jannik. I’m sure you would’ve put up a better performance and know exactly how to beat him. Wishing you all the best!” During his press conference, de Minaur expressed his disappointment and acknowledged that the conditions favored Sinner’s style of play. He noted, “In these conditions, where it’s a little bit colder, he can just unload and not miss. It’s tough.” De Minaur suggested that a hotter day might have led to more errors from Sinner, but under the current circumstances, the world No. 1 was nearly impossible to rattle.
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