Sinner Talks Miami & Beyond: The Australian Open Champ Opens Up to Miami Living

Miami Living Team
Jan 26, 2025
3 min read

2025 Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner recently sat down with Miami Living to share his perspectives on Miami and beyond.

In a commanding display of skill and dominance, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3, at Rod Laver Arena.

Gucci Brand Ambassador Sinner Wins the Australian Open 2025. Photo: Gucci/Getty

The 23-year-old Italian became the youngest man to defend his Australian Open title since Jim Courier accomplished the feat in 1992-93. He also joined an elite group of players in the Open Era, becoming only the fourth man since 1990 to win a Grand Slam final without facing a single break point, alongside Pete Sampras (Wimbledon 1995), Roger Federer (Wimbledon 2003), and Rafael Nadal (US Open 2017).

Sinner’s rise to the top has been meteoric, claiming the No. 1 ranking last June and maintaining it ever since. The gap between him and No. 2-ranked Zverev was evident throughout the final, with Sinner’s complete game neutralizing the German’s power and precision. This marked the first Australian Open final between the men’s No. 1 and No. 2 seeds since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets in 2019.

Sinner’s triumph also made him the first Italian player in history to win three Grand Slam titles, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s brightest stars.

US Open 2024 Winner, Image courtesy of USTA

On Miami

“It’s always nice to come back to Miami! I have played there twice in the finals, and I’m looking forward to coming back again. Miami has this mix of being a relaxed city but also having a dynamic crowd, making it very enjoyable. Being in two Miami Open finals is definitely memorable.”

Off the Court

“I like to go to restaurants, eat, and relax with friends.”

On Animals

“I like the work of Animal Tracker. It is an app that allows you to follow the movements of wild animals in real-time all over the world.”

More on Sinner

Italian tennis prodigy Jannik Sinner, born in 2001, has quickly risen to prominence in the tennis world. He reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 by the ATP, matching the record set by Adriano Panatta as the highest-ranked Italian male player.

In 2020, Jannik Sinner secured his first ATP title and broke into the top 40. He notably defeated top players like David Goffin and Stefanos Tsitsipas. By 2021, Sinner had clinched four titles, reached a Masters 1000 final, and debuted in the top 10. In 2022, he made three major quarterfinals and won his first clay court title. The following year, Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title at the 2023 Canadian Open and became world No. 4, and led Italy to victory in the Davis Cup. In 2024, he claimed his first major title by winning the Australian Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the final, solidifying his status as a major champion. Seeded No. 1 at the US Open, Sinner cements himself as the player to beat for the rest of the season by winning the title against Taylor Fritz in commanding fashion.

Sinner’s journey began in South Tyrol, Italy, where he excelled in skiing, football, and tennis. Despite initial success in skiing, he chose to focus solely on tennis at age 13, relocating to Bordighera to train under coach Riccardo Piatti. His dedication and talent propelled him into the professional circuit, where he became one of the few players to win multiple ATP Challenger Tour titles at just 17 years old.

Despite limited success as a junior player, Sinner’s transition to the professional tour marked the beginning of a meteoric rise in tennis. His tenacity, skill, and strategic prowess have cemented his place among the sport’s elite, leading to historic triumphs on the ATP Tour and at Grand Slam events like the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner, currently residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco, is a fan of A.C. Milan football club. His tennis idols include compatriot Andreas Seppi, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Sinner, raised in a German-speaking family, improved his Italian after relocating to Bordighera at age 13. He also speaks English fluently. Known for his healthy diet and conservative lifestyle, Sinner has a passion for cars.