Jannik Sinner demonstrates major-winning mentality with Australian Open victory

Jannik Sinner stages a stunning comeback to win the Australian Open, beating Daniil Medvedev to lift his first grand slam trophy.

Jannik Sinner has proven himself to be a man for the big occasion with a stunning comeback against Daniil Medvedev to win his first grand slam trophy at the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Italian had handed Novak Djokovic his first loss at Melbourne Park for six years in the semi-finals but looked like he would have to settle for the runners-up plate as Medvedev dominated the first half of the match. Sinner, however, wasn't finished, and he slowly began to take control with his huge groundstrokes, eventually winning the match 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3. He was able to beat three of the top five seeds in successive matches, showing that he can be a force for years to come and is the first Italian to win the singles title in Melbourne since 1976.

Sinner's victory was a significant moment for him and his team, but he acknowledged that they still have to improve if they want to win another big trophy. He also thanked his parents for allowing him to choose his own path, acknowledging that they never put pressure on him, which he believes is the key to his success. Sinner's win marked the youngest winner of the men's title since Djokovic in 2008, showing his maturity both on and off the court.

Medvedev had the benefit of experience playing in his sixth grand slam final, but he had a tortuous route to the final, playing three five-set matches and spending more than 20 hours on court. His aggressive approach at the beginning of the match brought immediate dividends with an early break of the Sinner serve, but as he tired, the young Italian began to take control and ultimately win the match.

Sinner admitted that Medvedev's aggressive approach took him by surprise, but he was able to adapt and eventually win the match. It was a cruel way for Medvedev to lose, but he was proud of his effort and vowed to continue fighting. His determination and resilience were evident, and he was able to set a record for the longest time spent on court at a grand slam.