New History Created, Jannik Sinner Eliminates Medvedev To Win Australian Open 2024 Grand Slam Title
JAKARTA - Tennis player from Italy, Jannik Sinner has succeeded in making history as the new winner of the Grand Slam Australia Open 2024. Sinner dramatically confirmed the title after defeating Daniil Medvedev.Appearing at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 28 afternoon WIB, Jannik Sinner was able to reverse the gap between two sets to win. In a five-set battle, Sinner managed to record points 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.After successfully locking down the victory and eliminating Medvedev, this achievement became the first title for Sinner at the Grand Slam Australia Open 2024. History was also created from Sinner's victory because he was listed as Italy's first tennis player to win the Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta in 1976.Sinner, who occupies the fourth seed position in the world, has only lost a set on his way to the final. Of the 11 matches played, Sinner won 10 times even when he challenged prestigious tennis players including Novak Djokovic.Unlike the positive achievements that belong to Sinner, this defeat has actually become painful for Medvedev.
With a record 1-5 in the Grand Slam final, Medvedev missed the chance to become the sixth active tennis player to win several major single titles. The situation also made him fail to jump Carlos Alcaraz to rank 2 at Pepperstone ATP Rankings.Medvedev is the first player to lose in two major finals after taking the lead with two sets. The world number 3 fell to Rafael Nadal in the 2022 title race in five games.