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Zverev fights against Sinner in the Vienna final: chance for revenge!
Alexander Zverev reaches the ATP final in Vienna and meets Jannik Sinner. An exciting rematch of the Australian Open 2025!
Zverev fights against Sinner in the Vienna final: chance for revenge!
Sports enthusiasts in Vienna can be happy because Alexander Zverev was able to fight his way into the final at the ATP tournament in the city. In a thrilling semi-final, the former world number two defeated the Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6:4 and 7:5. In the final, Zverev will face Jannik Sinner, the current world number one and his opponent from the previous Australian Open final, which Sinner won in straight sets. Zverev describes this duel as the “ultimate challenge” as he has to compete against Sinner, who has been extremely dominant this season and who has a perfect record in indoor hard court matches to date. Loud NDR Zverev is seeded number two and absolutely wants to win his second title in Vienna.
The two players have an exciting history in their record so far. While Zverev has the advantage with a total of four wins in direct encounters, Sinner has won the last two duels and also benefited from his impressive form, in which he has 20 consecutive wins on indoor hard courts. Zverev, on the other hand, is not only aiming for the title with his semi-final victory, but also celebrated his 300th victory on hard court and his 40th final on the tour. This could be a deciding factor as the Hamburg native is particularly strong on this surface and sees a chance to forget the painful defeat in Melbourne. Tennis majors highlights that Sinner was able to qualify in the final with a superior performance against Alex de Minaur, but Zverev will go into the match with a lot of confidence.
A look at the statistics
What does this mean for the upcoming finale? The analysis of previous matches shows interesting statistics about both players. Zverev has only beaten three top-10 players this season, while Sinner earned his 50th career win against a top-10 opponent with his win against de Minaur. This speaks to Sinner's impressive consistency and form, while Zverev now has the potential to reflect his dominant past on hard courts.
Zverev was also able to put up some important statistics with his performances in Vienna. According to Dominance Efficiency calculations, he is able to convert his successes into advantages most of the time, making him a dangerous opponent when he is in shape. Zverev's ability to score in crucial moments will be crucial in the final if he is to stand up to Sinner. Tennis ratio provides exciting insights into the meaning of breakpoints and their influence on the outcome of the matches.
But there was exciting news not only in tennis! In the NBA, Dennis Schröder and the Sacramento Kings were able to achieve their first win of the season. In a narrow 105:104 against the Utah Jazz, the German international scored 17 points and three assists after they had previously lost to the Phoenix Suns. In the ice hockey world, the Fischtown Pinguins suffered a bitter defeat against the Löwen Frankfurt, while the Baskets Oldenburg reported back in the Basketball Bundesliga with a clear 108:85 win against the Gladiators Trier. The performances are brilliant and yet different – the world of sports remains exciting!