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Jannik Sinner claimed his inaugural Australian Open championship with an intense 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Daniil Medvedev. Sinner faced a tough road to victory, gradually turning the tide after losing the first two sets to Medvedev. Following his win, Sinner expressed his excitement in being part of the up-and-coming generation of talented tennis players and stated that his victory was vital for the growth of the sport. He is only the third Italian male to achieve a grand slam title, following in the footsteps of Adriano Panatta in 1976.