In a thrilling Australian Open final, Jannik Sinner orchestrated a remarkable comeback, defeating Daniil Medvedev in an epic fashion. Sinner, a 22-year-old Italian, secured his first Grand Slam title, overcoming a two-set deficit. Despite being outplayed initially, Sinner’s powerful forehand shifted the momentum, and he claimed a crucial break in the fifth set. This victory marked Medvedev’s second heartbreaking Australian Open final defeat from a two-set lead.
Aryna Sabalenka, equally dominant, clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win over Qinwen Zheng. The 25-year-old Belarusian showcased her unstoppable form throughout the tournament, winning all seven matches in straight sets. Sabalenka’s impressive performance left fans in awe, solidifying her status as one of the most dominant players on the WTA circuit.
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With only 31 games lost in the entire tournament, Sabalenka joins an elite group of women’s players who have won the Australian Open without dropping a set since 2000.
Looking ahead, Sabalenka, now a two-time Grand Slam champion at 25, is set to renew her rivalry with top-ranked Iga ΕwiΔ tek at the upcoming French Open, commencing on May 20. The two have played nine head-to-head matches, with ΕwiΔ tek holding a 6-3 edge, including a three-set win at the 2022 U.S. Open semifinal. Sabalenka’s consistent success positions her as a formidable force in Grand Slam competitions.
14 sets played, 14 sets won, the reigning champion retains her π!
Queen Aryna's second coronation caps a perfect fortnight at Melbourne Park.@SabalenkaA β’ @wwos β’ @espn β’ @eurosport β’ @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/x7639RQr84
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024
