Australian Open: Jannik Sinner stages remarkable comeback to snatch title from Daniil Medvedev
- Italian becomes first winner of the tournament for a decade outside the big three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer
- But he has to come from two sets down to overcome Medvedev, who also lost the 2022 Melbourne final to Nadal after being two sets up
Jannik Sinner capped off a fortnight of outstanding tennis with a comeback for the ages to outlast Daniil Medvedev and win his maiden grand slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday, becoming the new King of Melbourne Park.
With a 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 win, Sinner became the first Australian Open champion for a decade not named Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer in the first men’s final since 2005 not to feature any of the “Big Three”.
Italian Sinner had dominated the tournament en route to the final, with a thumping victory over holder Djokovic in the semi-finals, but he had to fight back from two sets down to clinch his first major title.
“We’re trying to get better every day,” the 22-year-old said of his team after becoming the youngest Melbourne Park champion since Djokovic in 2008.
“Even during the tournament we try to get stronger, trying to understand every situation a little bit better.
“I’m so glad to have you there supporting me, understanding me which sometimes is not easy because I’m still a little bit young sometimes. But it is what it is.”
