Amid thunderous applause, Jannik Sinner (ITA/ATP 2) converted his first match point after 1 hour 27 minutes to seal a 6–3, 6–4 victory over Alex de Minaur (AUS/ATP 7). The scoreline looked more straightforward than the match actually was at times — but once again, Sinner remained flawless, having not dropped a single set all tournament.
Early on, it seemed like another routine win for the Italian, who raced to a 4–0 lead. But de Minaur fought back, breaking for 1–4 — the first time Sinner had lost serve all week.
From there, the match turned into a high-octane battle, with both players thrilling the Vienna crowd with blistering pace and spectacular shot-making. De Minaur chased down seemingly impossible balls, forcing Sinner to dig deep and respond with his very best tennis. In the end, the world No. 2 kept his composure and closed out the first set 6–3.
The second set began evenly, with both players holding serve until Sinner broke for 3–2. De Minaur immediately broke back but then lost his serve again in the very next game. That proved decisive — Sinner never looked back and calmly served out the match.
In his on-court interview, Sinner thanked the crowd: “Thank you for the support! Playing against Alex is never easy — you have to stay mentally strong.” He added that he was “very happy” with his performance and that “reaching the final here in Vienna means a lot.”
Miniature St. Stephen's
Picture: e|motion/Bildagentur Zolles KG
As a surprise gift, Sinner received a Lego miniature of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, fitting for the well-known Lego enthusiast. Before leaving the court, he was invited to place the final brick himself. With a laugh, he said: “Perfect — that saves me the work!”
