Melbourne: Italy\u2019s Jannik Sinner Sunday made a remarkable comeback against Russia\u2019s Daniil Medvedev to clinch his first-ever Australian Open title at Melbourne Park\u2019s Rod Laver Arena.
\nSinner, 22, had a rather shaky start after losing the first two sets against Medvedev, however, the Italian showed remarkable resilience and grit to bounce back and win the all-important final.
\nThe five-set battle saw Sinner triumphing with 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 during more than three-hour-long back-and-forth clash.
\nWith today\u2019s win, Sinner became the first Italian since Adriano Panatta in 1976 to win a Grand Slam. During his road to the final, the Italian, world no 4, lost only one set which came against 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final.
\nThe 22-year-old now has 10 wins in his last 11 matches against the top-five ranked opponents.
\nAfter securing his first Slam, Sinner fell to the floor before getting up and thanking the crowd for their unparalleled support throughout the match. He then went on to hug his coaches, who were waiting for him in his box.
\n\u201cHello everyone. Daniil, I want to congratulate you and your team for an amazing tournament again,\u201d Sinner said in a post-match ceremony.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve played so many finals together. Every match I find something where I can improve. You make me a much, much better player. Your effort has been awesome all tournament.
\n\u201cThe hours off the court and also today, running for every ball. It\u2019s remarkable to see. I hope you can lift this trophy here. I\u2019m sure that you can,\u201d the champion added.
\nMedvedev, who lost to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open 2022 final in a five-setter after winning the first two sets, became the first player to lose two Grand Slam finals from two sets to 0 up.
\nIt is worth mentioning that while Sinner defeated his opponents throughout the campaign with ease, Medvedev had to fight his way as the Russian only managed to win one match in straight sets.
\nMedvedev came into the final having played three five-setters.
\nToday\u2019s defeat was a moment of heartbreak for the former US Open champion who lost the 2022 Melbourne final to Nadal after being two sets up and has now lost five of his six major title clashes.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s been honestly an amazing two weeks. It always hurts to lose in the final but probably being in the final is better than losing before,\u201d Medvedev said at the trophy ceremony.
\n\u201cI always want to win but I guess I have to try harder next time. But I\u2019m proud of myself, I\u2019m going to try even harder next time,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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