In a thrilling conclusion at the Australian Open 2024 on Sunday, Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Grand Slam title by staging a remarkable comeback against Daniil Medvedev. Following which 22-time Grand SLam champion and tennis legend Rafael Nadal took to Instagram to congratulate Sinner on his feat.
Facing a challenging two-sets-to-love deficit, Sinner initially struggled, enduring four breaks in the first two sets. However, the Italian showcased extraordinary resilience as the championship match unfolded.
Matching the pace of the former US Open champion, Sinner demonstrated his tenacity by securing critical breaks in the third and fourth sets, both ending 6-4 in his favor. The final set, determining the men’s singles title, witnessed a display of high-quality tennis from Sinner.
Breaking Medvedev in the sixth game, he sealed the match with a scintillating down-the-line forehand three games later, securing a sensational 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 victory and claiming his maiden Grand Slam triumph in Melbourne.