Highlights Australian Open 2025 men’s singles

Jannik Sinner once again demonstrated his dominance in men's singles by defeating Alexander Zverev in three sets, successfully defending his title at the Australian Open.

Ben Shelton was only able to maintain balance against Jannik Sinner in the first set before losing quickly in the tiebreak. From that point on, his lack of experience and consistency left him with no chances, leading to a swift exit with a 0-3 defeat.

The first semifinal couldn't be completed as Novak Djokovic was forced to retire after the first set due to an injury, handing the spot in the final to Alexander Zverev.

Jannik Sinner quickly secured a spot in the semifinals after easily defeating De Minaur in straight sets.

Ben Shelton dominated the first two sets against Lorenzo Sonego. Although a lapse in concentration caused the American to lose the third set, he quickly regained his confidence and went on to secure the overall victory in the fourth set.

Novak Djokovic once again showcased his class on hard courts. Despite falling behind Carlos Alcaraz after the first set and experiencing some issues with his leg, the 7th seed turned the match around with a versatile strategy, once again overcoming his younger rival to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Tommy Paul delivered an excellent performance, causing numerous difficulties for Alexander Zverev. However, the American player lacked precision at critical moments, ultimately handing victory to the German representative.

Alex de Minaur quickly wrapped up his fourth-round match against Alex Michelsen in three sets to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The home player only faced difficulty in the second set, where he went through a tie-break, while the other two sets saw de Minaur display his superiority.

Ben Shelton and Gaël Monfils delivered what was arguably the most thrilling matchup of the fourth round in the men's singles. Both players displayed remarkable consistency, and the match only concluded when Monfils was forced to retire due to injury after three intense tie-breaks.

Lorenzo Sonego ended Learner Tien's impressive run at the 2025 Australian Open in the fourth round. The Italian showcased his superior experience against the young American talent to secure his spot in the next round after four sets.

Jannik Sinner took another step in his title defense journey by defeating Holger Rune 3-1 in the fourth round. The Danish player managed to hold on briefly with a win in the second set before conceding defeat to the reigning champion after four sets.

Novak Djokovic faced considerable challenges in neutralizing Jiri Lehecka's powerful serves, but the Serbian managed to anticipate most of his opponent's shots to secure a victory in straight sets, marking his 15th appearance in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Ugo Humbert seemed capable of halting Alexander Zverev's momentum after leveling the score in the second set, but the French player failed to mount a successful comeback and had to accept defeat after four sets.

Jack Draper was unable to challenge Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round. The American player was even forced to retire due to an injury while the match was in the third set.

Davidovich Fokina was unable to extend his comeback streak on a day when Tommy Paul was in exceptional form. The American quickly wrapped up the match in straight sets, all with a score of 6-1, to advance to the quarterfinals.

Holger Rune demonstrated the necessary composure in crucial moments to come from behind and defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in a five-set battle, securing his place in the fourth round.

Just as Marcos Giron himself stated before the match, that he felt Jannik Sinner currently has almost no weaknesses, the world number one demonstrated his class to swiftly secure a spot in the fourth round.

Ben Shelton had a relatively easy match against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round. Although not overwhelmingly dominant, Shelton took advantage of his opponent's lack of consistency in crucial sets, securing the overall victory.

Lorenzo Sonego became the third player to stage a comeback on day 7 after Fabian Marozsan claimed the first set in a tiebreak. The Italian leveled the match with another tiebreak before completing the turnaround with two swift set wins.

Learner Tien followed up his classic performance in the second round with another outstanding display in the third round against Corentin Moutet, securing a straight-sets victory and a ticket to the next round.

Alex de Minaur made an impressive comeback after Francisco Cerúndolo claimed the first set. The home player showed remarkable composure to handle the pressure during the second-set tiebreak, which shifted the momentum in his favor, leading to three consecutive set wins.

Gaël Monfils caused another shock in the men's singles by staging a comeback to defeat Taylor Fritz in a four-set match, securing his spot in the fourth round.

Alex Michelsen excelled in reaching the fourth round after defeating 19th seed Karen Khachanov in three sets. The American player faced little difficulty as Khachanov had an underwhelming performance throughout the day.

Jack Draper and Aleksandar Vukic delivered the most thrilling match of day 6, highlighted by two intense tie-breaks, ultimately ending with a victory for the American representative.

Novak Djokovic dường như đã thực sự vào guồng khi bước vào vòng 3. Tay vợt người Serbia không để Tomas Machac có bất kỳ cơ hội nào giành được một set thắng, nhanh chóng khép lại trận đấu và giành vé vào vòng 4.

Arthur Fils với sự tự tin đã nhập cuộc đầy ấn tượng để giành chiến thắng ở set 1 trước Ugo Humbert. Tuy nhiên, sau đó là màn trình diễn áp đảo của hạt giống số 14, khi Humbert hoàn toàn lột xác, thắng liên tiếp 2 set. Khi trận đấu bước vào set 4, Fils buộc phải xin rút lui vì chấn thương.

Jiří Lehečka đã có một màn trình diễn hoàn hảo để đánh bại Benjamin Bonzi sau 3 set đấu tương đối nhanh chóng, qua đó ghi tên mình vào vòng 4 nội dung đơn nam.

Nuno Borges caused a minor surprise by winning a third-set tiebreak. However, that was not enough to overcome a Carlos Alcaraz in peak form.

Davidovich Fokina recreated his classic comeback scenario from the second round, overcoming a 2-0 deficit against Jakub Mensik by winning three consecutive sets to secure an overall victory.

Alexander Zverev continued to demonstrate his dominance on his path to the fourth round of the men's singles this year, swiftly defeating Jacob Fearnley in the third round in straight sets.

In contrast to the previous two rounds, Tommy Paul advanced to the fourth round with relative ease, securing a victory in three sets against Roberto Baena.

Learner Tien caused a major upset on day 5 by sending Daniil Medvedev home early with an impressive performance. Despite allowing the fifth seed to level the match at 2-2 and force a fifth set, the Chinese-origin player delivered a memorable tiebreak to advance to the third round.

Jannik Sinner unexpectedly lost the first set to Tristan Schoolkate, but the defending champion made a strong comeback, successfully turning the match around.

Holger Rune eliminated another tough opponent on his way to the third round, defeating Matteo Berrettini after an exciting four-set battle filled with a thrilling point chase.

Alex Michelsen advanced to the third round of the men's singles with a relatively easy victory over James McCabe in three sets.

Joao Fonseca continued to prove why he belonged in the tournament, pushing Lorenzo Sonego through a tough match. However, the young Brazilian had to accept defeat after five sets, as Sonego's experience and precision ultimately prevailed.

Fabian Marozsan delivered an outstanding performance, staging a comeback to defeat 17th seed Frances Tiafoe after being down twice. He closed out the match in five sets, earning a well-deserved spot in the next round.

Marcos Giron and Martín Etcheverry delivered a hard-fought battle, with every point contested across five sets. Any mistake from either player could have sent them packing, but both pushed through the tension until the end.

Although Corentin Moutet started off slow and allowed Mitchell Krueger to take the lead, he made an impressive comeback, winning the next three sets to secure a dramatic victory and advance to the next round.

Alex de Minaur faced no difficulties in his match against Tristan Boyer. The home player quickly took control and closed out the match in three sets to secure a spot in the next round.

Ben Shelton faced only minor difficulty against Pablo Busta in the third set, allowing his opponent to win after a tie-break. However, the American player dominated the other three sets to secure a spot in the next round.

Taylor Fritz advanced to the third round with an easy 3-0 victory over Christian Garin.

Francisco Cerúndolo didn't have to exert much effort to advance, as his compatriot Facundo Acosta retired due to injury during the second set.

Gaël Monfils delivered an impressive performance to overcome Daniel Altmaier after a highly contested three-set match, featuring a tie-break in the final set.

Karen Khachanov faced only minor difficulties against Gabriel Diallo, allowing his opponent to take the second set. However, the 19th seed showed no further mistakes, closing out the match in four sets to secure a spot in the next round.

Lorenzo Musetti defeated Denis Shapovalov in a challenging match, with the first two sets being decided by tie-breaks before the Italian player dominated the third set to close out the match.

Miomir Kecmanović delivered an outstanding performance, completely outplaying 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz to secure a spot in the next round after three sets.

Alexander Zverev continued to dominate in the men's singles, advancing to the third round with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Pedro Martínez.

Jakub Mensik became the next surprise as he eliminated sixth seed Casper Ruud with a highly convincing performance, securing a spot in the third round.

Thanasi Kokkinakis fought valiantly through shoulder pain to push Jack Draper to a fifth set, but as the match progressed, the home player struggled to keep up in the rallies and ultimately bowed out in a heartbreaking defeat.

Davidovich Fokina pulled off an incredible comeback after falling 2-0 behind to Auger-Aliassime in two tiebreak sets. The Spanish player erupted with a dominant performance, winning three consecutive sets to secure a spot in the third round.

Aleksandar Vukic triumphed over Sebastian Korda in a tense five-set battle. The home representative demonstrated great determination and capitalized on his opponent's mistakes to secure a spot in the next round.

Although it took four sets, Novak Djokovic proved his dominance against young talent Jaime Faria to secure a spot in the third round.

Arthur Fils faced numerous challenges from fellow Frenchman Quentin Halys, but the 20th seed showed his composure in the decisive moments, securing the victory after four sets.

Kei Nishikori put in a strong effort to win the first-set tiebreak against Tommy Paul. However, age and physical endurance became a challenge as the match wore on, allowing Paul to turn the tide and win the next three sets, securing his spot in the third round.

Ugo Humbert comfortably advanced to the third round with a swift straight-sets victory over Hady Habib.

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

Carlos Alcaraz displayed his dominance with a swift victory over Nishioka Yoshihito, winning in straight sets to secure a spot in the third round.

Nuno Borges continued to deliver an impressive performance, defeating the host player Jordan Thompson in a swift three-set match to secure a spot in the third round of the men's singles.

Carballés Baena advanced to the next round with a swift 3-0 victory over James Duckworth.

Benjamin Bonzi advanced to the third round with an impressive victory over Francesco Passaro, winning in four sets with scores of 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, and 6-4.

Tomas Machac had to work hard to secure a spot in the third round after defeating Reilly Opelka in a thrilling match, with all three sets decided by tiebreaks.

The home representative and 25th seed, Alexei Popyrin, was eliminated in the first round after Corentin Moutet staged a comeback in a match where Popyrin struggled in all aspects of his game.

Alex de Minaur had a very smooth debut against van de Zandschulp. A quick 6-1 win in the first set boosted the home player's confidence, allowing him to wrap up the match swiftly in three sets.

Tristan Boyer convincingly defeated Federico Coria after trailing 2-1, securing his spot in the second round.

Martín Etcheverry showed impressive determination after narrowly losing the first set in a tie-break against Flavio Cobolli. The Argentine player then dominated the match, winning the next three sets to complete a comeback victory over his opponent.

What seemed like a promising start for Yannick Hanfmann with a 6-2 victory in the first set turned out to be short-lived. Marcos Giron's strong comeback left the German unable to resist, as Giron secured a successful turnaround with three consecutive set wins.

Carreno Busta comfortably advanced to the next round with a dominant performance against Kamil Majchrzak, securing victory in straight sets.

Stan Wawrinka put in a great effort to compete evenly with Lorenzo Sonego, but the burden of age ultimately limited the Swiss veteran to just one set win before exiting the tournament.

Bautista Agut gained an early advantage over Denis Shapovalov with a first-set victory. However, the Spanish player was unable to maintain his consistency for the remainder of the match, ultimately falling in four sets.

Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima engaged in a true battle of endurance, showcasing impressive serving skills from both players. However, Shelton demonstrated his precision in crucial moments to overcome his compatriot in straight sets.

Kasidit Samrej played with great confidence against the current runner-up, Daniil Medvedev, pushing the match to a decisive fifth set. However, the difference in class ultimately led the Thai player to accept defeat and exit in the first round.

Despite the support of the home crowd, Rinky Hijikata was unable to make a difference against Mitchell Krueger, succumbing to a swift defeat in straight sets.

The familiarity between Matteo Arnaldi and Lorenzo Musetti made the match intensely competitive, with the outcome ultimately decided by just a few key points.

Diaz Acosta and Zizou Bergs created a relatively balanced contest, extending the match to a full five sets.

Francisco Comesana and Daniel Altmaier delivered an incredibly balanced match, with both players showing equal stats on the court. Things only shifted in the final set when Altmaier successfully broke his opponent's serve.

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

Alexander Bublik's improvisational playing style continued to backfire as he repeatedly made errors against Francisco Cerúndolo, resulting in a swift defeat in straight sets.

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

2025 Australian Open - Men's Singles Highlights

Zhang Zhizhen and Holger Rune proved to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the first round in the men's singles, showcasing their skills in a thrilling five-set encounter.

Andrey Rublev followed in the footsteps of Stefanos Tsitsipas, exiting early in the first round after delivering a lackluster performance against Joao Fonseca. The 18-year-old player showcased excellent serving and precision in every shot to secure a spot in the second round.

Gabriel Diallo and Luca Nardi fiercely contested every point in the first three sets. However, the Italian surprisingly faltered, leading to a swift defeat in the final two sets.

The tightly contested match between Miomir Kecmanović and Dušan Lajović concluded after an exciting five sets. Both players showcased their strengths, but Kecmanović proved more precise in the decisive set to secure the victory.

Losing the first set in a tie-break did not faze Matteo Berrettini, as he responded with an impressive performance to win the next three sets. He completed a comeback victory over Cameron Norrie to advance to the second round.

Karen Khachanov overcame the tough challenge of Adrian Mannarino in straight sets to secure his spot in the second round. The Russian faced some difficulty in the first set but dominated his opponent in the remaining two sets.

Grigor Dimitrov was forced to exit the tournament early against Francesco Passaro after losing the first set and sustaining an injury.

David Goffin had a disappointing opening match at the Australian Open, while Benjamin Bonzi played impressively, securing a swift victory in three sets that defined the outcome of the match.

Tommy Paul managed to redeem himself after missing the chance to close out the match in the fourth set against Christopher O'Connell. Nevertheless, the American found a way to overcome the tough challenge posed by the home favorite and secured his

Nishesh Basavareddy shocked everyone with a confident start, defeating Novak Djokovic in the first set. However, his lack of experience and the heavy energy expenditure in the first set led to a drop in form, allowing Nole to make a comeback and win the next three sets.

Carlos Alcaraz had a smooth start against Alexander Shevchenko in the first round. The Spanish player showcased his superiority from the very first points, quickly wrapping up the match in just under two hours with a 3-0 victory.

Despite his best efforts to play through the pain, Nick Kyrgios had to concede defeat to the rising talent from the United Kingdom, Jacob Fearnley, after three sets.

Jan-Lennard Struff capitalized on numerous mistakes from Félix Auger-Aliassime to secure a dominant 3-1 victory and advance to the next round.

Thanasi Kokkinakis made a remarkable comeback, responding to the support of the home crowd after allowing Roman Safiullin to take the lead. He secured a spot in the second round after an exciting four-set match.

Sebastian Korda had a relatively smooth start against Lukas Klein. The only downside was his poor performance in the second set, while the other three sets showcased the American player's dominance.

Sebastián Báez seemed poised for a comeback after taking a 2-1 lead against Arthur Cazaux. However, the Argentine player ultimately succumbed to his opponent's determination and was forced to accept defeat after a highly tense five-set match.

Jack Draper faced a tough challenge against Mariano Navone in a five-set match, where the American player made a crucial late-game surge to complete a perfect comeback.

Seyboth Wild and Fabian Marozsan delivered a thrilling chase, with the result only decided in a few decisive moments of breakthrough by one of the players.

Jordan Thompson only faced challenges against Dominik Koepfer in the first set before leveraging his home-court advantage to secure victory in four sets.

Jannik Sinner began his journey to defend the title with a tough challenge against Nicolas Jarry. The Italian player demonstrated the necessary consistency to overcome his opponent, winning two consecutive tie-breaks before wrapping up the match with a 3-0 victory.

Nuno Borges made a strong comeback after losing the first set in a tie-break against Alexandre Müller. The Portuguese player showcased his strong serving and clever return shots to win three consecutive sets, securing a spot in the next round.

James Mccabe took advantage of the home court advantage and his serving consistency to defeat Martin Landaluce swiftly after 3 sets.

Jakub Mensik faced only a slight challenge in the second set against Nikoloz Basilashvili, losing in a tiebreak. The Czech player showcased his dominance in the remaining three sets to secure a spot in the second round.

It seemed that the victory after the first two sets would lead Frances Tiafoe to a quick overall win, but Arthur Rinderknech made the 17th seed work hard, forcing him to battle through 5 sets to advance.

James Duckworth displayed complete dominance across all statistics against Dominic Stricker, securing a swift victory in three sets to confidently advance to the second round of the 2025 Australian Open.

This was undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the second day, as Alex Michelsen delivered an outstanding performance to eliminate 13th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round.

Despite losing the first set to Alejandro Tabilo, Carballés Baena turned the match around with his consistent serving and ability to capitalize on key game-winning opportunities, making an impressive comeback after four sets.

Ugo Humbert faced significant challenges against Matteo Gigante throughout the match. However, his experience in crucial points ultimately led the French player to a 3-0 victory and a ticket to the next round.

Seeded 24th, Jiri Lehecka faced only minor challenges against Li Tu in the first round after the home player leveled the score in the second set. However, Lehecka's superior experience and class allowed the Czech player to secure a 3-1 victory with two swift wins in the following sets.

Lucas Pouille put in great effort to create an upset against Alexander Zverev, but the class of the second seed was far superior. Despite a few moments of complacency from the German player, he ultimately proved too strong.

Tomas Machac quickly showcased his dominance over Sumit Nagal with swift victories in the first two sets. Despite facing some challenges in the third set, the Czech player managed to secure a final 3-0 win, leaving his opponent with no choice but to accept defeat.

Although Aleksandar Vukic's first-serve win rate was not particularly strong, he demonstrated consistency on his second serves and his ability to capitalize on game points to overcome Damir Džumhur after an intense five-set match.

Shang Juncheng's effort to create an upset led to an injury after pushing Davidovich Fokina to a tie-break in the first set. Juncheng had to retire and concede the match, with the score at 5-3 in favor of Fokina in the second set.

Pedro Martínez easily secured a spot in the second round after winning the first set, as Luciano Darderi retired during the sixth game of the second set.

Jaime Faria started aggressively and quickly took a 2-0 lead. Despite some challenges in the third set, Pavel Kotov was unable to extend the match beyond that point.

Hady Habib and Bu Yunchaokete delivered an incredibly balanced match, with both players having opportunities to finish off the other. However, Habib proved to be the more precise player, securing a 3-0 victory, with two of the sets decided in tiebreaks.

Nishioka Yoshihito displayed a never-give-up attitude after losing the first set to Aziz Dougaz. His impressive return game was the key to his comeback, as the Japanese player completed the turnaround in four sets to secure a spot in the next round.

Quentin Halys undoubtedly made a strong impression on the opening day by staging a remarkable comeback against Adam Walton after trailing 2-0. In a highly dramatic turn of events, he secured his spot in the second round.

Hugo Gaston delivered a dominant performance against Omar Jasika in the first round. Aside from a setback in the second set, the Frenchman left his opponent helpless in preventing him from securing a 3-1 victory, earning a spot in the second round.

Reilly Opelka delivered an impressive comeback against Gauthier Onclin, highlighted by 38 aces, to secure his spot in the second round.

Despite facing two match points against Thiago Monteiro of Brazil, Nishikori refused to give up and staged an impressive comeback, ultimately prevailing in a gruelling five-set encounter.

A poor start cost Arthur Fils the first set against Otto Virtanen. The French player then had to put in significant effort to level the score through a tiebreak in the second set before completing a relatively straightforward comeback in the remaining two sets.

With his strategy of targeting the backhand, Jaume Munar gave Casper Ruud a very challenging opening match. However, the Norwegian's superior class allowed him to prevail at crucial moments, securing the victory and advancing after a grueling five-set battle.