Sat Jan 25 22:34:40 IST 2025: ## Sinner Seeks Back-to-Back Australian Open Glory Against Zverev

**Melbourne, Australia** – Defending champion Jannik Sinner will aim for a second consecutive Australian Open title when he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena. The match is scheduled for 7:30 pm local time (8:30 GMT).

Sinner, the top seed, is on a remarkable 20-match winning streak and is looking to become only the 11th man in the Open Era to win back-to-back Australian Open titles. A victory would also make him the first Italian to win three Grand Slam singles titles, surpassing the record held by Nicola Pietrangeli. However, a looming doping case, currently under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hangs over the 23-year-old Italian. Despite this, Sinner says he is focused on the match and enjoying the moment.

Zverev, the second seed, is seeking his first Grand Slam title after several near misses, including last year’s French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. He enters the final relatively fresh after his opponent, Novak Djokovic, retired injured in their semi-final. While Zverev holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against Sinner, their last encounter on hard court saw Sinner emerge victorious. Zverev is confident in his preparations and determined to compete for the title.

The women’s doubles final will also take place on Sunday, featuring top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend against Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko. Al Jazeera will provide live text and photo coverage of both finals. The total prize money for the Australian Open has increased to $59.8 million, with singles champions receiving $2.16 million.

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