
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship and third Grand Slam title overall, drawing comparisons to tennis legend Novak Djokovic. Runner-up Alexander Zverev likened facing Sinner on hard courts to the challenge posed by Djokovic at his peak, noting their precision and relentless baseline play.
Sinner, at just 23 years old, is still far from Djokovic's illustrious career but has shown remarkable growth in recent years. His dominance on the court, reminiscent of Djokovic's style, includes exceptional court coverage, quick transitions from defense to offense, and a solid serve that kept Zverev at bay.