Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner downs Zverev to win third grand slam
Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner downs Zverev to win third grand slam
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As he worked hard to maintain the momentum he had built in his third grand slam final, there was just one fleeting moment where Jannik Sinner was seriously under pressure. Down 5-6, 30-30 on his serve in the second set, as Alexander Zverev tried desperately to steal the set, the German pounced on a forehand and flitted forward to the net. Sinner responded to the danger by producing one of the most brilliant points of the tournament, chasing down every last shot before slipping a pinpoint backhand winner past his flailing opponent at the net.
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It was another demonstration of supreme mental fortitude from an incredible tennis player who continues to establish himself as a potential all-time great. After wresting control of the match again, Sinner closed out a ruthless, efficient performance with a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory over Zverev, the second seed, to win his second Australian Open title.
A year after making his breakthrough at this tournament, recovering from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in last year’s final, Sinner continues to mark himself in the history books at a remarkable pace. By defending his first ever grand slam title, Sinner is the first ever Italian player to win three grand slam titles. He has now won his first three grand slam finals, only the eighth man in history to do so.
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