Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title as he beat Daniil Medvedev in the 2024 Australian Open final. Sinner came from behind and won the match in four sets to win his first-ever major title. The 22-year-old then thanked his team members for helping him throughout the tournament.
Sinner said that he is still young and learning. He talked about the importance of evolving every day and then also mentioned the role of his team members in helping him grow as a player as well as an individual. Sinner also thanked the crowd in Australia for making him feel at home.
My team, everyone who’s in this box...Also watching from home who works with me...We’re trying to get better every day. Even during the tournament, we try to get stronger and understand every situation a little better. Jannik Sinner said.
I’m so glad to have you there supporting me and understanding me. Sometimes it’s not easy because I’m still a bit young sometimes. It is what it is. Most importantly, the support has been crazy throughout the whole 2 weeks. You guys make me feel at home. The Italian ace added.
Jannik Sinner ends the wait with a comeback for the ages
Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title on Sunday and he did it in some style. It was not an easy win for the Italian who lost the first two sets 3-6, 3-6. However, Sinner never lost the belief and confidence in himself and it reflected in his shots.
The 22-year-old Italian was on point with his serves and his forehand shots were equally powerful. Sinner played to his strengths as he made Daniil Medvedev run across the court. Sinner exhibited his range as the Italian scored points with forehand shots, backhand shots, and his big serves.
The Italian then won the next two sets 6-4, 6-4, and when it came to the decider, Sinner upped his level and won the opening game. Although Medvedev tried to catch up, Sinner maintained the lead and eventually won two games on the trot to close the match in his favor.
After his win, Sinner talking about the role of his coaches, emphasized how they help him get better with every match. Sinner lauded his coaches for running for every ball during his final match.
Every match I find something where I can improve, and you make me always a much, much better player. Your effort has been awesome throughout the whole tournament – the hours off the court and also today’s effort running for every ball is remarkable to see, so I hope you can also lift this trophy here, I’m sure that you can. Jannik Sinner said. (H/T: Australian Open)
The 22-year-old has got his names etched in history books with this win in Melbourne.
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