Jannik Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defence after ‘amazing’ year
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Jannik Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defence after ‘amazing’ year

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his “amazing” 2024 was history as he warmed up for the defence of his Australian Open title with a tough exhibition match victory on Melbourne’s centre court. The Italian is coming off a breakthrough year in which he backed up his maiden Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park by winning the US Open and ATP Finals. He faced a testing battle on a hot afternoon against Australian world number 25 Alexei Popyrin, eventually prevailing 6-4, 7-6, rallying from 5-2 down in the second set on Rod Laver Arena. “2024 was an amazing season for me, but it has already gone now,” said Sinner, who spent Christmas at home in the snow and arrived in Melbourne to a 40 degree Celsius day.

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