Jannik Sinner, Choosing Tennis Turns Out To Be The Right Way

JAKARTA - Jannik Sinner came out as the men's singles champion at the Australian Open 2024 after defeating Daniil Medvedev with a fierce 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, and 6-3 battle in three hours 44 minutes, Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Rod Laver Arena.

The world's fourth-ranked tennis player became the first Italian, either male or female, to win an Australian Open single trophy in the era of the Open since 1969.

He is also the youngest player from Itala to secure the Grand Slam title.

"This is a big tournament for me. It's a Grand Slam, it's a very, very fun place," he said, holding Norman Brooke's Challenge Cup - the Australian Open men's singles trophy.

The Grand Slam title made Sinner not wrong in choosing tennis. Previously, it was known that the 22-year-old was a competitive junior skier.

Luckily, his parents support whatever Sinner chooses. No wonder, he also thanked his parents for letting him choose his own path.

"They never put pressure on me. I hope this freedom can be enjoyed by as many young people as possible," he said.

Not to forget, he thanked his team, including coach Darren Badminton and Simone Vagnozzi.

"We try to get better every day. In fact, during the tournament we try to be stronger, try to understand every situation a little bit better."

"I'm very happy you were there to support me, understand me, which is sometimes not so easy because sometimes I'm still a little young," he said.

"This is an arena with a capacity of 15,000 people, but it feels much more," he said thanking the supporters for their support.

Meanwhile, Sinner did not let go of saluting his opponent in the final. Medvedev taught him to perform better from game to game.

"Every game, I find something I can improve on. You (Medvedev) make me always a much better player."

"Your efforts were amazing throughout the tournament. Hours off the pitch and today's efforts for each ball were incredible to see. So, I hope you can also lift this trophy here. I'm sure you can," said Sinner.