Jannik Sinner claims first grand slam title as fightback downs Daniil Medvedev

28.01.2024 - 23:50 breakingnews.ie

Jannik Sinner staged a brilliant fightback from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win his first grand slam title at the Australian Open.

The 22-year-old Italian handed Novak Djokovic his first loss at Melbourne Park for six years in the semi-finals but looked like he would have to settle for the runners-up plate as Medvedev dominated the first half of the match.

Sinner was not finished, though, and he slowly began to take control with his huge groundstrokes, opening his grand slam account in stunning fashion with a 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 victory.

Jannik is crowned the champion of the @AustralianOpen. Congratulations @janniksin on winning your first Grand Slam® title. #Rolex #AusOpen #Perpetual pic.twitter.com/KIcQj6I8m3 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024 Earmarked as the man most likely to lead the game into its next era alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner has decisively proved that he can be a force for years to come.

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