Jannik Sinner’s dream comeback is Daniil Medvedev’s worst nightmare.

Down two sets to love to Medvedev in the Australian Open men’s singles final on Sunday night (28 January) in Melbourne, the 22-year-old Italian launched the most unlikely of comebacks, surging back from the brink for a 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 win.

The stunning victory earned the world No.4 his first major title on debut in a Grand Slam final, and marked the first time an Italian man had won a major since Adriano Panatta captured Roland-Garros in 1976.

It was a heartbreaking turn of events for the No.3 seeded Medvedev, who led Rafael Nadal by two sets to love and a break in the third set in the 2022 Australian Open final only to lose in a similar comeback by Nadal.

More to come.