Jannik Sinner landed the Grand Slam title he has lengthy promised with a rare fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev within the Australian Open ultimate.
Italy’s Sinner, 22, trailed by two units earlier than recovering to win 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in his first main ultimate.
Fourth seed Sinner initially couldn’t address the Russian’s tempo however imposed himself as the competition wore on.
It was one other bitter expertise for Medvedev, who additionally blew a two-set lead towards Rafael Nadal within the 2022 ultimate.
A primary-time champion in Melbourne was assured after Sinner knocked out 10-time winner Novak Djokovic within the semi-finals.
Sinner ensured his title goes on the trophy – fulfilling the expertise that many had predicted would result in a Grand Slam triumph – after an epic match lasting nearly 4 hours.
“It feels nice. I simply should course of it, I assume, the way it feels the primary time,” Sinner advised Australia’s Channel 9.
“It has been a hell of a journey even when I am nonetheless solely 22.”
Third seed Medvedev has misplaced 5 of his six main finals, together with ones towards Djokovic in 2021 and Nadal in 2022 at Melbourne Park.
Sinner clinched victory with a forehand winner down the road, falling to his again on the baseline in celebration.
Medvedev trudged across the internet to supply his congratulations earlier than Sinner thumped his coronary heart on his technique to have a good time along with his crew.
Trying disconsolate as he tried to course of the loss whereas sitting on his chair, Medvedev managed to present a thumbs-up to the gang after they applauded his efforts.
“It hurts to lose within the ultimate however in all probability being within the ultimate is best than shedding earlier than,” mentioned Medvedev, who set a report for essentially the most time spent on court docket at a Grand Slam event with 24 hours and 17 minutes.
“I at all times need to win and I assume I’ve to strive tougher subsequent time.”