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This is the match report from Tumaini Carayol:
I distinctly recall watching Jannik Sinner’s first match, and it was immediately evident how talented he was. However, his progress in the past few months has been even more impressive than I anticipated. His rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz has the potential to shape the next decade, as these two players have vastly different styles yet share a deep passion and respect for our sport. Sinner’s recent win in his first major, coming back from being two sets down and playing with such confidence, is a clear indication of his future success. I am eagerly anticipating what he will achieve next.
Oh man, Medvedev looks ready to get out of here, while Sinner, mensch that he is, respects his presence by keeping himself low-key. They pose for photos, both now smiling, Medvedev puts an arm arounds his young opponent’s waist, reminds him to enjoy the moment, and finally he can go back to the locker room and cry his heart out. Godspeed, old mate.
Sinner commends Medvedev for pushing him to improve his game and expresses his admiration for his efforts. He also expresses his hope that one day Medvedev will win the trophy. Sinner expresses gratitude to all the sponsors, ball kids, and umpires and mentions how wonderful it is to be at the “Happy Slam”. He notes that where his parents are, it is -20 degrees in the mornings. He shares that he strives to improve every day, even during tournaments, and thanks his team for understanding him. Sinner acknowledges that being a young player can be challenging for his team but accepts that it is part of the journey.
The speaker expresses gratitude towards the audience and his family, hoping that everyone could have parents like his. His parents always allowed him to follow his passions, even when he showed talent in other sports as a child. The speaker believes that all children should have the same level of freedom. He is described as a wonderful young man.
The champion arrives and lifts the trophy above his head, symbolizing a lifetime of love and dedication. What a memorable moment!
Medvedev takes a deep breath and looks straight ahead. As the crowd cheers for him, he walks past the trophy with a sigh and forces a smile. He congratulates Sinner and expresses that he believes there will be more opportunities for him to win a Grand Slam in the future. He thanks his team and family, explaining that he plays for them. Although it hurts to lose in the final, he acknowledges that it’s better than losing before reaching the final. He is proud of his performance today and plans to work even harder in the future.
What will Medvedev do to recover from this situation? Even if Djokovic doesn’t win any more major tournaments – which is unlikely – it will still be difficult for him to accept losing to a much younger player, especially with up-and-coming players like Carlos Alcaraz improving. Medvedev has brought us a lot of happiness over the past two weeks, and as the camera shows him, he appears just as devastated as one would expect. I cannot imagine the pain he must be feeling, but we will soon find out how he handles things. I am afraid there may be tears.
The start of the presentation is marked by acknowledging the original inhabitants of the land where the court is located. This is then followed by some negative reactions when the name of Anthony Albanese, the current Prime Minister of Australia, is brought up.
After celebrating with his team, Sinner is now sitting quietly in his seat, as is Medvedev. I am sure he will continue to show himself as a good person in interviews, but the pain he is experiencing will stay with him for a significant amount of time. He gave his all, following his strategic plan to the best of his abilities before being defeated by a younger and ultimately superior opponent.
Sport, eh.
The most notable aspect of this situation is how confidently Sinner finished the match. It’s understandable that he was nervous at the beginning, being his first major final and facing an opponent who was playing exceptionally well. However, he gradually became better and when it was time to end the match, he did so with ease, as if it was something he had been doing his entire life – although it may have just been a dream.
Wow, we have to take a moment to appreciate Medvedev’s incredible performance in the past two weeks. However, Sinner has also been exceptional in this tournament. He defeated Djokovic impressively to showcase his skills and then made a comeback against Medvedev to demonstrate his determination. We will surely continue to praise his unbelievable talent in the future. Could this be the beginning of a new era?
A powerful shot down the line results in a forehand winner and Sinner drops to his back, overwhelmed by the significance of the moment. He is now a Grand Slam champion! What an incredible match!
“Jannik Sinner secures a victory against Medvedev with a series of impressive serves and a powerful forehand, winning 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 5-3. Despite falling behind two sets, Sinner manages to clinch the match point. Let’s celebrate this exciting win!”
The score is now 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 5-3 in favor of Medvedev. Although he just missed a backhand and his first serve was successful, he is still in a good position. However, his forehand lands out of bounds, resulting in a 30-all score. These are tense moments for both players, and they will remember them for the rest of their lives.
Rewritten: Medvedev quickly takes the lead with a 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 5-3 score against Sinner. His powerful first serve earns him an easy point and a service winner, putting him at 30-0 and just two points away from victory. One might wonder if he is truly savoring this moment.
Medvedev must be dreading the thought of defeat after a close match with Sinner. He may have been able to come to terms with his loss to Nadal, a veteran in the game. However, in this match, he played exceptionally well for the first two sets, only to be outplayed by an inexperienced finalist. This is surely a painful blow. Nevertheless, Medvedev is determined and manages to hold his serve, allowing Sinner the opportunity to serve for the title. Sinner is on a roll and in top form.
In the history of our sport, Sinner defeats Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 5-2. This is the first time a player has lost two Slam finals from being up two sets, which is not the outcome Medvedev was anticipating. However, Sinner manages to gain control in a crucial rally and finishes with a powerful forehand, solidifying his lead. Despite his confidence, the final stretch can be unpredictable and there is still more to come in this match. Jannik Sinner is one game away from claiming his first Grand Slam title.
Can Sinner seize this opportunity? Medvedev makes a wide forehand and then a backhand winner, giving Sinner a 0-30 lead. Medvedev struggles and nets a volley, giving Sinner three break points to defend. Sinner misses the first, but a strong return lands on the sideline, allowing him to control the point. He stays calm and finishes the next shot, taking a break and putting himself two holds away from his first Grand Slam title. This is truly amazing!
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Sinner wins the match with a score of 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 3-2. Medvedev misses the sideline by a small margin, giving Sinner a 15-0 lead. At 30-15, there is a long and intense rally between the two players. Despite the effort and dedication they put into preparing for the match, Sinner’s forehand ultimately ends the rally. This is Medvedev’s first full match of the tournament and he may be feeling fatigued as Sinner hits a forehand down the line to take a 3-2 lead. Medvedev may appear to have the advantage, but when the end is near, anything can happen.
Sinner 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 2-2 Medvedev* Chalé! A fantastic overhead from Medvedev, a leaping backhand overhead, facing away from court, getting him away in the game. Medvedev soon makes 40-15, an ace follows, and imagine the tension of tiebreaker here.
Sinner lost the match with scores of 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 2-1 to Medvedev. Sinner will aim for a quick return from Medvedev’s serve and successfully holds his own serve without losing any points. Although there is still a significant amount of time left in the match, it is rare for someone to win their first Grand Slam final after being down two sets. However, Thiem accomplished this feat against Zverev, but it was different as Zverev was also a first-timer chasing his first title.
Sinner 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 1-1 Medvedev* In such contests, you often hear it said that it’ll come down to whoever wants it more, except both men want this more than they’ve ever wanted anything. But it’s Sinner whose game is holding up better and he reads Medvedev’s intention, racing to the corner to send a forehand winner down the line for 15-30; a service-winner duly follows, then another, then another. Stones!
The match between Sinner and Medvedev is an intense one, deserving of the tournament. The men’s side of the Australian Open has been exceptionally competitive, with a record number of five-set matches and impressive, yet intense, tennis. Sinner seems to have the upper hand at this point, with momentum and youth on his side. His strong serving may be the key to securing a win in this close contest. Despite finding his rhythm just in time, Sinner still has room to improve his performance. Medvedev, on the other hand, is playing his 31st set of the tournament – the most of any player in a singles Grand Slam in the open era. He manages to make it 15-30, but ultimately makes a backhand error. Sinner appears more confident and composed than earlier in the match, gesturing and expressing himself more freely. It seems that he believes this is his moment and he will only become more convinced of this when Medvedev makes another costly mistake. The pressure is on for Medvedev, who must avoid picturing the agony of defeat as Sinner secures the game with an ace down the T.
Sinner loses the point to Medvedev after a longer rally, with Sinner making an error on a forehand shot. However, Medvedev also makes a mistake on the next point, resulting in a 30-all score. Sinner has the opportunity to take the lead, but makes a poor drop shot. Despite this, he manages to win the next point with a powerful forehand shot. In the following point, Sinner makes another impressive shot, but Medvedev is able to return it. Sinner then makes a mistake on his forehand, giving Medvedev the advantage. However, Sinner responds with a strong forehand shot that Medvedev cannot return, resulting in a deuce score. Medvedev then makes an error on his backhand, giving Sinner the advantage and the chance to win the set. And he does! With a powerful forehand shot that Medvedev cannot return, Sinner takes the set and we are now headed to a deciding set. Both players have put in an incredible effort and shown their exceptional skills.
“Sinner and Medvedev are currently tied at 3-6, 3-6, with Sinner taking the lead at 6-4 and 5-4. Medvedev starts off strong, leading 15-0, but Sinner misses a backhand shot. Both players are demonstrating their mental and emotional states for our entertainment. Sinner is improving on his first serve, reaching 40-15 before hitting an impressive forehand shot from the center to the sidelines. This means that Medvedev will have to serve to stay in the set, and I can’t wait for this exciting moment in just 90 seconds!”
Sinner wins the first set 6-3, but Medvedev responds by winning the second set 6-3. In the third set, Medvedev takes the lead with a score of 6-4, but the game remains close. Both players are feeling the effects of the long rallies and it’s unclear who has the advantage. Medvedev, despite being tired, is able to strategically construct points. The rallies and games are becoming increasingly longer. Sinner manages to tie the game at deuce with a strong backhand shot, but Medvedev ultimately wins the game and seems frustrated at the possibility of losing his serve. He is aware of how close he is to victory.
Sinner loses 3-6 3-6 6-4 4-3 to Medvedev*. Sinner makes a mistake with a backhand shot, gets a double fault, and is this the winning point? A serve goes into the net, Medvedev gets another chance with a second serve… but his backhand shot is terrible and doesn’t go anywhere close to the target. It’s now 15-30, and we find out that if Medvedev wins this game, he will have spent the longest amount of time on court to do so, over 23 hours. He might remember that record! But then at 30-all, a powerful forehand shot forces Medvedev to make an error, giving Sinner a break point. Sinner serves an ace down the middle, as expected! Then, with Medvedev making a weak return on a second serve, Sinner takes advantage and hits a forehand winner. He celebrates with a wagging finger before sealing a crucial hold with another ace. He is really enjoying this moment, and we are enjoying watching him too! This is an exciting match.
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Medvedev has returned to playing with a more aggressive style, evidenced by his skilled volley that earned him a 30-0 lead. He then sealed the game with an ace, putting the pressure back on Sinner. This may be an unfamiliar situation for Sinner, but he is also not carrying any past mistakes or regrets.
In the match between Sinner and Medvedev, an intense rally begins the game with a lucky bounce off the net that gives Medvedev the upper hand. However, he is unable to capitalize on this and makes a mistake, resulting in a double fault and a tie at 15-all. Sinner’s shots are now consistently hitting the right spot, including a backhand close to the line, allowing him to hold the game at 15 points. Despite Medvedev showing some improvement, the anticipation for a potential change in momentum is building.
Sinner 3-6 3-6 6-4 2-2 Medvedev* A forehand winner and a Medvedev error give Sinner 15-30 – it’s him making the running now, though a service-winner levels the game. And shonuff, Medvedev nets a backhand when up 40-30, and losing that two-set lead to Nadal will surely be playing on his mind. All the more so when he does the same next point to cede advantage, making Medvedev play three rally-enders to actually end the next rally. This is tense and intense now, a big serve and a too-long lob securing a gargantuan hold, but Sinner remains the better player while still playing significantly below his best.
*Sinner wins against Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 2-1. In a five-set match, both players are able to showcase their skills and make mistakes. Medvedev shows improvement with a strong forehand for 0-15, but Sinner responds with a powerful ace. Despite having an opportunity on a second serve, Medvedev is unable to take advantage and Sinner goes on to win. Medvedev calls for a trainer to check his previously injured right foot.
Sinner wins the game with a score of 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 1-1 against Medvedev. Despite two errors made by Medvedev, he manages to level the game with two strong first serves. However, Sinner gains momentum in the following rally with a backhand shot down the line, putting pressure on Medvedev and winning a break point. He also displays great skill by retrieving a difficult ball and forcing Medvedev to play another shot. Although Medvedev barely manages to make the shot, he ultimately secures the game with a long rally and an ace serve. This was a crucial hold for Medvedev, but Sinner now has the upper hand in the match.
Medvedev takes a break between sets in his match against Sinner, which is understandable as he needs to regain momentum. Sinner has shown potential to play better than he has so far, and with the amount of tennis he has played recently, any rest will benefit him. However, Medvedev is back on the court now and knows he will have to fight through fatigue to win, as it is unlikely he will regain the level of play he had in the first two sets. Sinner, on the other hand, aims to keep Medvedev moving and play more aggressively while easily holding his serve. This demonstrates how strong his game is, as he can be difficult to defeat when he serves well.
Sinner loses to Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4. In a crucial moment, Medvedev makes a tired error with a forehand, but Sinner fails to capitalize on a second serve. However, Medvedev makes another forehand mistake, giving Sinner the advantage at 0-30. Sinner then hits a backhand winner to make it 15-30, followed by a long rally which seems to be in Sinner’s favor until he misses a drop shot. Despite this, the game ends up at deuce, with Medvedev struggling to keep up and eventually giving Sinner a set point. Sinner takes advantage and wins the set when Medvedev hits a forehand out of bounds. It was a close game, with Sinner playing better and Medvedev making more mistakes in the end.
Medvedev puts on an impressive display, returning a pick-up that falls on the baseline. Sinner struggles to respond, giving Medvedev a 30-15 lead. Sinner manages to serve an ace and gain game point, but falters on a forehand shot. Medvedev stays in the rally and forces a deuce, which seemed unlikely just moments ago. Sinner is feeling the pressure, knowing that if he gets broken, he’s in trouble. He desperately needs a first serve, but can’t seem to find one. Despite this, Medvedev makes a poor shot and goes long on the forehand, giving Sinner the game. Medvedev now has to serve to stay in the third set.
Medvedev* secures the lead with a service-winner, taking advantage of the cooled hot streak. Another service-winner brings the score to 30-15, followed by a netted return making it 40-15. A dominant point seals another quick game. It is remarkable to think about where Medvedev was just two days ago compared to his current performance.
On the scoreboard, it reads Sinner 3-6 3-6 4-3 Medvedev. A serve that cannot be returned earns Sinner a score of 30-0, and from there, he maintains a perfect record of winning points on his first serve in this set, ultimately securing a game without losing any points. He appears to have a renewed sense of determination now, and if he can win this set, it will be a significant achievement.
During the match, Sinner, with a score of 3-6 3-6 3-3, chooses to eat a carrot during a break. He then has an opportunity to put pressure on his opponent by winning the next point after receiving a free point for 0-15. However, he fails to do so as he stands too far back to receive a second serve and ends up being punished by Medvedev, who quickly wins the rally. Sinner’s struggle lies in losing the tactical battle and losing confidence in his ability to simply hit the ball, resulting in his shots not being as strong. Medvedev easily wins the next game with an ace, making it a hold to 30.
Medvedev slightly overhits the first rally when in control, resulting in Sinner winning the first point of his service game for just the fourth time this evening. Sinner manages to hold onto his serve with a score of 15, while Medvedev seems to be making more mistakes.
Simon McMahon believes that Sinner is playing like Andy Murray against Medvedev, who is playing like Djokovic. He has no issues with Medvedev, as he is a fantastic player and has worked hard for his win after losing in the finals in 2021 and 2022. However, Murray has been a runner-up five times. Sinner, on the other hand, will make a comeback, unlike Andy who may not be as fortunate.
In a different time period, Murray would likely have won more matches. However, the number of wins he currently has is still significant. Jim Courier has four wins because he played during a favorable time, and the same can be said for Lleyton Hewitt who has two wins. As Graham Gooch once said, it’s not just about the quantity of wins, but also the quality.
Sinner starts off strong with a 0-15 lead, using his skill to get Medvedev to move before surprising him with a shot. However, he is unable to capitalize on this momentum and misses a shot he should have made. Medvedev takes advantage of this and finishes with a great backhand and volley. Sinner is unable to recover and Medvedev easily secures a hold to 15. It seems likely that Medvedev will break again and ultimately win the match.
In this game, Sinner won with a score of 3-6, 3-6, 2-1 against Medvedev. Medvedev started the game with a mistake, making it 0-15, and it seems like he is not as physically or mentally sharp as he was before. However, he knows that it is normal to have a dip in performance during a five-set match, and as long as he can continue to hold his serves, he can win the match by winning a few points here and there. Unfortunately, Sinner did not give him that opportunity as he held his serve to 15 and finished the game with an ace. Sinner’s gameplay has improved, but he is still struggling to dominate the rallies.
Sinner had a chance to break Medvedev’s serve in the first rally, but unfortunately hit a forehand into the net. Although Medvedev may have lost some concentration when he was up 5-1 in the second set, he was able to regain his focus and win the next point with a forehand. However, Sinner had a chance to make things interesting when he was well positioned in the point, but he hit the ball too hard and it went out, giving Medvedev the hold. Overall, this was a tougher match than the previous ones tonight.
Sinner was behind with a 3-6, 3-6, 1-0 score against Medvedev. However, he is now playing more confidently and his shoulders seem to have relaxed since the deficit is no longer a concern. He starts off strong with a forehand winner, earning him 15-0. Despite a double fault, he quickly makes up for it with a service-winner and an ace. This was how I predicted the match to go, but I was clearly mistaken. Medvedev is not giving up easily and manages to make it 30-40, but Sinner responds with a powerful serve and forehand to secure the start he needed.
Sinner has a record of 3-6 3-6 against Medvedev*, but he proves he can still make an impact with a powerful backhand shot to the corner. This sets him up for an overhead volley finish for a 0-15 lead. He follows it up with a backhand winner down the line, putting pressure on Medvedev who is at the net. Despite Medvedev’s big first serve and a backhand winner of his own, Sinner still has another opportunity when a poorly executed second serve surprises him. However, he fails to capitalize and Medvedev takes advantage, winning the set point with a service winner. But Medvedev’s first serve starts to falter, giving Sinner a break point opportunity. Although he manages to save it with a big forehand shot, another one down the line secures the set for Sinner. Despite a slight struggle towards the end, Sinner’s overall performance has been fantastic and he now leads 2-0. It seems that only an extraordinary comeback will prevent him from winning his second major in the next few hours.
Sinner is currently leading with a score of 3-6 3-5 against Medvedev. Sinner has improved his game, managing to hit a good T-serve at 15-all and gaining two game points after a wide return. He then follows it up with another service winner, giving Medvedev another opportunity to secure the set. Will Sinner be able to challenge Medvedev more?
Source: theguardian.com
