Jannick Siner is aiming for a second Australian Open title in a row as he takes on Alexander Zverev Sunday afternoon.
In the final for men on Sunday, defending champion Jannik Sinner is looking to win back-to-back Australian Open and deny Alexander Zverev his first Grand Slam title.
On Sunday, the final of the women's doubles will see top seeds Katerina Simiakova (Lettonia) and Taylor Townsend facing Taiwan's Hsieh su-Wei (Taiwan) and Latvian Jelena Ostapenko.
What is the favorite to win the Australian Open Men's Final?
Jannik Sinner, who won the 2024 final in five sets after defeated Daniil Medivedev in that year's final will be the favourite to win the Sunday decider. He'll become the first man since Novak Djokovic to "three-peat", from 2019-21.
Sinner, the top seed, would be the 11th professional to win back-to-back matches, joining Roger Federer (2006), Andre Agassi (2007), and Andre Agassi (2000).
Sinner, who won the US Open in 2010, could become the first Italian man to win three Grand Slams, surpassing Nicola Pietrangeli's record of two consecutive men's singles titles at Roland Garros, from 1959-60.
How did Sinner make it to the finals?
Sinner, who has won 20 of his last 21 matches, is in excellent form and arrives at the final with a winning streak.
In the quarterfinals, he thumped Australian number one Alex De Minaur and also defeated rising American talent Ben Shelton with straight sets .
The 23-year old has had a few bumps in the road. He suffered from a cramp during the match against Shelton, and also experienced dizziness on a very hot day when he beat Holger Rune by four sets in the fourth-round.
Sinner will be glad to know that Sunday's match is in the cool evening.
What happened to the doping case against Sinner?
The case of doping he has been involved in since March, when he failed a drug test, is still hanging over his head.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is seeking a two-year ban for the Italian, despite the fact that the tennis integrity authority cleared him to play. April is the date of the hearing.
What did Sinner say before the final?
Sinner is a champion who has defended his title and so far, he's been able to withstand external distractions.
He said, "I am trying to remove the things in my mind, the pressure." "Even though it is easy to say but hard to do.
I will do my best to achieve that, but also take time to enjoy the moment. We won six tough matches."
What is the chance of Zverev winning in the final?
Zverev, as a teenager and up-and-coming player, once generated the excitement that Sinner experienced before winning his first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park in Melbourne Park 2024.
The 27-year old German has not won any major trophies despite some near misses.
In the French Open final, he lost to Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one. He also fell to Dominic Thiem after a two set lead in the US Open final in 2020.
Zverev, despite having a powerful serve, a backhand that is one of the most powerful in tennis, and a decent court movement, despite being 6 ft 6 in (1.98 metre) tall, can wilt under pressure. He has also struggled to overcome perceptions of mental fragility.
Is Zverev's new beginning?
The younger generation, led by Sinner & Alcaraz, has emerged in recent years to stop Zverev from achieving his goals.
Zverev, who was chastened after his French Open final defeat to Alcaraz in which he tired at the end of the match last year, rehired Jez Green as a trainer to help him build endurance for five-set matches.
Zverev is relatively fresh for Sunday's final after Djokovic was injured and retired after the first set in their semifinal.
What did Zverev say before the final?
Zverev may have the best chance to win by dragging Sinner into a dogfight, and using his serve in tiebreaks.
Zverev said, "My goal is to continue to compete against the top players and win these tournaments."
I'm looking forward Sunday. "I feel ready to go."
Head-to-head
Zverev has a 4-2 record of victories over Sinner, including wins on hardcourt at the US Opens in 2021 and 2023.
Last year, Sinner was untouchable when he won the last match they played on Cincinnati's hardcourt.
What is the prize money?
The total prize money for 2024 is $59.8m. This represents a 12.5% increase.
The Australian Open will award $2.16m to the singles champions, and $502,000 each to the men's and woman's doubles champions.
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