Medvedev, who stands a striking 66, lunging for a point during Sundays final.
(Sinner, meanwhile, had dropped only one set in Melbourne before todays match.)
When Sinner finally hit the championship point, he collapsed on the court in ecstatic relief.
Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Australian Open on Sunday.
He then addressed the fans.
I just wanna thank everyone.
Its been honestly an amazing two weeks.
Medvedev, who stands a striking 6’6”, lunging for a point during Sunday’s final.
But Im proud of myself and Im going to try harder next time.
Sinner, Jim Courier, and Medvedev during the trophy ceremony on Sunday.
You guys make me feel like Im home.
Sinner, Jim Courier, and Medvedev during the trophy ceremony on Sunday.
Thats itI dont know anymore what to say.
See you next year.