After tennis sensation and world number one Jannik Sinner's blistering win over Alexander Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open final at Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 26, the Italian star took a moment to meet Zverev's girlfriend, Sophia, in the private area. Sinner expressed his apologies for contributing to Zverev's disappointment, as this marked the Germany-born star's third loss in a Grand Slam final.
Notably, the 23-year-old star's kind and heartwarming gesture was well received by the tennis fraternity, showcasing a sense of sportsmanship and empathy amidst the competitive atmosphere of the showpiece event after his win. The Australian Open champion reassured Sophia, indicating that he recognised the emotional weight of the situation for both her and her boyfriend Zverev after his win.Β
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This interaction showcases the camaraderie and mutual respect that can exist between world number one and two, even in the face of rivalry. The video of Sinner's kind gesture has melted the hearts of the tennis fans and has widely been shared on social media.
I want to be able to hold one of those trophies in my hands: Zverev
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev was extremely disappointed after he suffered the final setback. The 27-year-old acknowledged that he has faced the same situation for the third time.
βI was quite down. I was quite emotional also in that stage. I think he saw that. He said that I would definitely lift one of those trophies in my career. I'm too good not to. That's his word. I was feeling like I can compete. It was just a difficult moment for me. I mean, now for the third time, seeing somebody lift the trophy, me standing next to that is difficult because there's nothing more I want than to be able to hold one of those trophies in my hands,β Zverev said after his third successive Grand Slam final defeat.Β
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