In a historic turn of events at the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner secured his maiden Grand Slam title, prompting a wave of congratulations from fellow tennis stars, including 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu.
The 22-year-old Italian created a tennis milestone on Sunday night, following his remarkable triumph over World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Facing Daniil Medvedev in the final, Sinner showcased resilience, clawing back from a two-set deficit to claim victory with a 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 scoreline.
“Your 2024 Australian Open Champion,” declared the ATP Tour on social media, capturing the essence of Sinner’s achievement.
Your 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏆 @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen | @janniksin pic.twitter.com/2BKSVFxMZX
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 28, 2024
Sinner’s sensational comeback not only secured his place in history but also marked him as the first Italian man to lift a Grand Slam singles title since Adriano Panatta in 1976. Additionally, he became the youngest man since Novak Djokovic to clinch the title in Melbourne since 2008.
Among those extending their congratulations was Emma Raducanu, who had her own breakthrough moment in tennis when she won the 2021 US Open at the age of 18. Raducanu took to Instagram to share an image of Sinner’s winning moment, tagging him and adding applauding emojis, joining a host of stars acknowledging his remarkable feat.
Raducanu, reflecting on her own unexpected victory at the US Open, shocked the tennis world with a phenomenal run, defeating formidable opponents on her way to the championship match.
In celebrating Jannik Sinner’s success, tennis enthusiasts witnessed not only the convergence of talent but also the camaraderie among the rising stars of the sport. As Sinner etched his name in Grand Slam history, the tennis community eagerly anticipates the continued success and promising future of these young champions on the international stage.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Currently the world no.295, the Brit played her last match on the 18th of January when she lost to world no.78 Yafan Wang 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
This season Raducanu achieved a 2-2 match record.
Raducanu will play next in Abu Dhabi (Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of February.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now ranked no.4 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 28th of January when he defeated world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 12th career title.
During this season Sinner has managed to achieve a compiled 7-0 match record. This year, the Italian conquered 1 tournament at the Australian Open.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Marseille (Open 13 Provence). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of February.