The whole tennis world is currently cherishing the amazing victory that Jannik Sinner attained. As the young Italian cracked several records by laying his hands on the Australian Open title, the achievement became a lot bigger than just a regular victory.

Jannik Sinner became the youngest Italian to win a singles Grand Slam title. Along with that, the 22-year-old also drew his name parallel to a feat that only legends like Venus, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka could crack in their journey. Wondering how? Let’s find out!

Jannik Sinner adds his name to the record held by legends like Serena Williams

As the intense action of the Australian Open 2024 came to an end, 22-year-old Jannik Sinner raised his name in the world of tennis. Along with making several highlights on his run to the top, he also attained a feat that draws his name parallel to the timeless legends of the sport. As Sinner never claimed a Junior Grand Slam title, he becomes one of the few players who won a major title without doing so.

Generally, tennis stars often travel the junior road to strengthen their competitive levels. However, Sinner achieved the extraordinary, attaching his name with multiple Grand Slam champions like Serena and Venus Williams. Along with them, Naomi Osaka’s name is also on the list.

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Jannik Sinner’s victory over Daniil Medvedev not only initiated his professional journey to gathering major titles but also earned him a feat that only legendary players could attain. With this, the analysts are sure to predict an even greater future for the young star.

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A victory that ended the era of the ‘Big Three’

Along with getting his name in the list of timeless legends like Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open win also ended a 10-year-long era led by the ‘Big Three’ of tennis. The Australian Open title used to jumble around Federer, Novak, and Rafael Nadal since 2014.

As Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev in the finals, he became the first singles champion since then to be an AO champion besides these legends. Along with that, the tennis star also came out to be the first player to defeat Novak Djokovic at an AO semi-final. As the 22-year-old etched these records, it is sure that he isn’t stopping just here.

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