The road to Melbourne 2025 has reached its pivotal moment, as the 2025 Australian Open semi-finals have set the stage for a thrilling finale.
The world’s top tennis players clashed in a series of electrifying matches, with only the strongest surviving to reach the championship decider.
3Sports takes a closer look at the semi-final showdowns, recapping the drama, the excitement, and the unforgettable moments that defined the penultimate round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Men’s Singles Semi-final
In the Men’s Singles semi-final, Alexander Zverev advanced to his maiden Australian Open Final after Djokovic’s injury-forced retirement.
Zverev, the second seed, has reached his first Australian Open Final and third Grand Slam Final overall after 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic was forced to retire due to a left thigh injury. Djokovic’s pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title was cut short, as the 37-year-old withdrew from their semi-final clash after losing the opening set 7-6(5).
With this unexpected turn of events, Zverev has gained momentum heading into the final, where he will face defending champion Jannik Sinner. The German is now just one victory away from claiming his maiden Grand Slam title, and he will be eager to capitalize on this opportunity.
Meanwhile, world number one Jannik Sinner stormed into the Australian Open Final, defeating American Ben Shelton 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena, the same stage where he clinched his maiden Grand Slam title 12 months ago. Sinner, who has been virtually unstoppable over the past year, extends his winning streak to 20 matches, with his last defeat dating back to October 2, 2024.
Shelton, aiming to reach his first major final, began confidently by breaking Sinner in the opening game. However, his advantage was short-lived, as he surrendered the lead three games later due to a string of unforced errors. Sinner’s triumph has made him the youngest male player to reach multiple Australian Open finals since Jim Courier in 1992-93. The 23-year-old Italian remains on track to become the first player from his country to claim three Grand Slam singles titles.
Women’s Single Semi-final
In the Women’s Singles semi-final, world number one Aryna Sabalenkae, secured her spot in the Australian Open Final for the third year running, following a convincing straight-sets victory over close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals. Sabalenka dominated the match, winning 6-4, 6-2 against the 11th-seeded Badosa, who was competing in her maiden Grand Slam Semi-Final. With this win, Sabalenka is now poised to bid for her third consecutive Australian Open title.
In a thrilling upset, Madison Keys stunned Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open Final. American 19th seed Madison Keys pulled off a stunning semi-final comeback victory at Melbourne Park, defeating former world number one and current world number two Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8). This thrilling win propels Keys into her second career Grand Slam Final, and her first since the 2017 US Open Final, where she will vie for her maiden major title on Sunday, January 26, at the iconic Rod Laver Arena.
The Australian Open 2025 Finals promise to be an unforgettable spectacle, with Sabalenka facing Keys and Sinner taking on Zverev. Sabalenka hopes to complete her hat-trick of titles while Keys aims for a major upset. Sinner will defend his title, while Zverev seeks his maiden Grand Slam crown.
The 2025 Australian Open Final is on Sunday, 26 January 2025, in Melbourne, Australia.
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