At the age of 22, Yannick Sinner became the Grand Slam champion. The Italian passed after a stunning final against Danylo Medvedev (he led in sets 2-0, but had the strength to fight back), and at the award ceremony he wanted to give special thanks to his parents, who gave him freedom and then confidence. in their own strength.

Sinern won in five sets, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

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“Daniel, you inspire me and always make me better. I am absolutely sure that one day this trophy will be yours. It’s nice to be here now, it’s snowing in Europe, it’s minus 20 degrees where I’m sitting, so I’m happy to be here.

Thanks to my team for the help, it’s not easy for me, I’m still a little young. It’s been crazy how I’ve been supported here, I feel at home.

I wish everyone had parents like mine, they let me choose what I want to do in life and didn’t pressure me. I would like all children to grow up like that” – Yannik Grishnykat the award ceremony.

It will become known after the final of the Australian Open 2024 between Sinner and Medvedev

• Yannick Sinner became the first tennis player from Italy to win the Australian Open.

• The last player from Italy to win a Grand Slam trophy was Adriano Panatta at Roland Garros in 1976.

• Daniil Medvedev is the only player to lose the final of the same tournament twice, leading 2-0 in sets (he lost to Rafael Nadal also in Melbourne in 2022).

Statistics of the match Grishnyk – Medvedev

Aces: 14-11

Double faults: 5-3

Points won on first serve: 74%-76%

Second serve points won: 54%-45%

The fastest service: 207 km/h – 212 km/h

Winning shots: 50-44

Unforced errors: 49-57

Break points won: 44% (4/9) – 33% (4/12)

Points won in net: 67% (14/21) – 71% (32/45)

Total number of points received: 142 – 141

Duration of the match: 3 hours 44 minutes.

Yannick Sinner’s path to victory at the 2024 Australian Open

Round I: 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 with Botik Van de Zandschulp

Second round: 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 with Jesper De Jong

Third round: 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 with Sebastian Baez

Optimi: 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 with Karen Khachanov

Quarters: 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3 with Andrii Rublev

Semifinals: 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3 with Novak Djokovic

Final: 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 with Daniil Medvedev

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