Australian Open 2024: Charismatic Sinner beats Medvedevm, bags first Grand Slam Title

Australian Open 2024: In a thrilling five-set showdown, Italy's rising star Jannik Sinner upset world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to clinch his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday. The 21-year-old Italian saved a championship point in the final set before gaining an upper hand over Medvedev in a match that lasted over two hours.

Sinner, who had reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open last year, started aggressively, dictating play with his powerful forehand and precise groundstrokes. He took the opening set in a tie-break, but Medvedev roared back in the second, finding his rhythm and dictating play with his trademark one-two punch of serve and volley.

Congratulations @DaniilMedwed on a remarkable #AO2024 💙

Always fierce on court. Entertaining post-match. Humble in victory. And gracious in defeat.

We'll see you next year, Daniil 👋#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/49avZ38u4f

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024

The third set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve until the ninth game when Sinner broke Medvedev's serve to take a 5-4 lead. He then served out the set to move one set away from victory.

Sublime from Sinner 🥕

The Italian 🇮🇹 clinches his maiden Grand Slam title 🏆

He triumphs in five hardfought sets 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 to win #AO2024. @janniksin • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/DTCIqWoUoR

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024

Medvedev falls short of another major win 

Medvedev refused to go down without a fight, breaking Sinner's serve early in the fourth set and cruising to victory to level the match at two sets apiece. The momentum seemed to have shifted towards the Russian, but Sinner dug deep and broke Medvedev's serve in the eighth game of the final set.

He held his nerve to serve out the match and collapse to the court in celebrations as the Rod Laver Arena erupted in cheers. The victory not only marks Sinner's first Grand Slam title but also propels him into the elite group of players to have won a Grand Slam before the age of 22.

A deserving recognition for the team behind the champion 🏆@janniksin • @darren_cahill • #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/GHiEvMqa6c

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024

"This is a dream come true," said an emotional Sinner in his post-match speech. "I've been working so hard for this moment, and to finally achieve it here in Melbourne is incredible. I want to thank my team, my family, and the amazing crowd here tonight for their support. This is for you!"

Medvedev, although disappointed with the loss, was gracious in defeat. "Jannik played a fantastic match," he said. "He deserved to win today. I wish him all the best for the rest of his career."

What does Sinner's victory mean to Italy?

Sinner's victory is a significant moment for Italian tennis. He is the first Italian man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Adriano Panatta in 1976, and his win is sure to inspire a new generation of players in his home country.

Magic moments in the @janniksin camp 💙#AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/GzmnDM8UI4

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2024

Fate never changes in AO

The Australian Open has always been a tournament known for its upsets and surprises, and this year's edition was no different. Jannik Sinner's stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev will be remembered as one of the great Grand Slam finals. The young Italian is now a Grand Slam champion, and his future looks brighter than ever.