The 2025 Erste Bank Open final had everything—drama, tension, and a healthy dose of physical struggle. Jannik Sinner, currently ranked World No. 2, managed to push through visible cramping issues to defeat Alexander Zverev in a nail-biting three-set match with a final score of 3–6, 6–3, 7–5. But let’s be honest, watching Sinner grimace through those cramps was about as comfortable as sitting through a dentist appointment.

Sinner’s Rocky Road to the Final

Before we dive into the final, let’s talk about how Sinner even got there. The Italian absolutely dominated his opening match against Daniel Altmaier , steamrolling through with a 6–0, 6–2 victory in just 58 minutes. According to the ATP, this was his quickest win of 2025. Not too shabby, right?

From there, Sinner kept the momentum go

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