In a stunning turn of events at the Australian Open men’s final, Jannik Sinner showcased remarkable resilience by coming back from two sets down to claim his first major title against Daniil Medvedev. The Italian’s victory not only marked a historic achievement for Sinner but also set an unwanted record for Medvedev as the first person in Grand Slam history to lose multiple finals after winning the first two sets.
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Playing in his inaugural Grand Slam final, the fourth-seeded Sinner faced early challenges as the third-seeded Medvedev dominated the first two sets. Medvedev’s aggressive play and 14 winners in the opening set put Sinner on the defensive, setting the stage for what seemed like an imminent straight-sets defeat.
The Russian continued to dictate the terms of the match, breaking Sinner’s serve early in the second set and building a formidable 2-0 lead. Sinner’s wayward shots and struggles to hold his service games added to the belief that Medvedev was on course for a swift victory.
However, Sinner had other plans. As the match progressed, Medvedev’s initial dominance began to waver. Sinner adjusted his game plan, breaking Medvedev in the 10th game of the third set to secure a 6-4 win. The fourth set witnessed a similar pattern, with Sinner capitalizing on Medvedev’s fatigue and breaking once again to force a decisive fifth set.
Despite having a golden chance in the fourth set, Medvedev squandered a crucial break-point opportunity. Sinner seized control, breaking in the 10th game once more, and setting himself up for a triumphant final set, ultimately clinching the decider 6-3.
With this win, Jannik Sinner becomes only the second Italian man to claim a Grand Slam title, following in the footsteps of Adriano Panatta, who won the French Open in 1976. Sinner’s ability to handle pressure and capitalize on Medvedev’s physical fatigue played a pivotal role in his historic achievement.
For Daniil Medvedev, the Australian Open remains a bittersweet tournament. Despite making three finals in Melbourne, he has yet to secure a title. Medvedev attributed his physical fatigue to a grueling tournament where he played 31 sets, describing it as the most taxing he has ever experienced.
The final going the distance set a record for the most five-set matches played at an Australian Open, tying the overall major record with the 1983 US Open. Following this breakthrough victory, Sinner will retain his world No. 4 ranking, while Medvedev will maintain the No. 3 slot, creating a noticeable gap between the top four and fifth-ranked Andrey Rublev.
Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open triumph not only solidifies his place among tennis elites but also adds another chapter to the storied history of Grand Slam comebacks. Medvedev, on the other hand, faces the challenge of overcoming the psychological hurdle of losing multiple finals after leading by two sets.
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