Defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a near-flawless performance at Rod Laver Arena, overpowering Alex de Minaur in straight sets to book his place in the Australian Open semi-finals. The 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory on Wednesday night was a testament to Sinner’s precision and power, as he extended his unbeaten record against the Australian to 10-0.
The highly anticipated quarter-final, lasting just one hour and 48 minutes, showcased Sinner at his clinical best. Entering the match under scrutiny following signs of fatigue in earlier rounds, the Italian star erased any doubts with a commanding display of aggressive baseline play, sharp court coverage, and a devastating serve.
The opening set saw de Minaur matching Sinner’s intensity in the initial games, but the defending champion quickly found his rhythm, breaking serve to take the set 6-3. From that point onward, Sinner dictated the pace, leaving de Minaur scrambling to keep up.
The second and third sets were even more one-sided, with Sinner firing a flurry of winners and converting key opportunities with remarkable efficiency. He won 80% of his first-serve points and unleashed a series of aces that kept de Minaur on the defensive throughout the match.
Speaking after the match, de Minaur acknowledged Sinner’s brilliance: “He’s the best in the world for a reason. I tried my best out there, but he was simply too good tonight.”
Sinner’s focus now shifts to the semi-finals, where he will face a formidable opponent in his pursuit of back-to-back Grand Slam titles. His performance in Melbourne has sent a clear message to the rest of the field: the world No. 1 is in peak form and ready to defend his crown.