New Delhi: The world no.1 Jannik Sinner defeated world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 26. The defending champion dominated the match against Zverev in three straight sets to win his third Grand Slam of the career and second successive Australian Open title.
Despite Zverev’s best efforts, Sinner won the match by 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. After facing a defeat in the final of the US Open 2020 and French Open 2024, the world no.2 was looking to become the first German since Boris Becker in 1996 to win a major title.
But Sinner dismantled him in two hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court and emerged victorious. After Zverev lost, the Serbian tennis star Djokovic took to his social media handle to motivate the German. He said that Zverev had it in him to win a Grand Slam.
“Sasha, keep believing friend! You have it in you” Djokovic wrote on Instagram. He also congratulated the Italian Sinner and wrote “Auguri” which means ‘best wishes’.
Novak Djokovic’s Instagram story for Zverev. (Snapshot – Instagram)
Djokovic and Zverev faced off in the semi-final of the Australian Open where Zverev won the first set and the Serbian legend had to retire midway due to a leg injury. After the match, Djokovic said “I wish Sascha all the best. You know, he deserves his first slam. I’ll be cheering for him. Hopefully he can get it here”.
‘You’re an amazing player, keep believing in yourself’: Jannik Sinner
Sinner also lauded Zverev and said that he’s an amazing player and all players, coaches and whoever involved in this sport know how strong Zverev is, not just as a player but as a person as well.
“So, keep it up, keep working hard, because we all believe that you can lift one of these very, very soon” Sinner said.
Zverev also congratulated Sinner and said that he deserved it as he is the best player in the world by far. He further added that he has done all the right things and nobody deserves this title more than him.
The Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic motivated Alexander Zverev after he finished as the runners-up in the Australian Open final. Tennis Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
