Sinner wins first Grand Slam title after 5-set duel with Medvedev

Published in Sports Written by  January 29 2024 font size decrease font size increase font size 0
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Jannik Sinner landed the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fight back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. 

Italy's twenty two-years Sinner, trailed by two sets before recovering to win 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in his first major final. Fourth seed Sinner initially could not cope with the Russian's pace but imposed himself as the contest wore on. 

It was another bitter experience for Medvedev, who also blew a two-set lead against Rafael Nadal in the 2022 final. 

A first-time champion in Melbourne was guaranteed after Sinner knocked out ten-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.  

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