Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win the 2024 Australian Open. The victory is Sinner's first Grand Slam win. Since last July, Sinner has won four titles including his first Masters 1000 and his first major. Meanwhile, rival Carlos Alcaraz has not won a single tournament.
Sinner has also defeated Novak Djokovic three times in the last four meetings. This included the Italian beating the Serb in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Sinner remains No. 4 on the ATP for now, but there is a very good chance by the end of 2024 that he moves up to No. 2 or No. 1.
Jannik Sinner finished 2023 strong as well and helped Team Italy win the Davis Cup. One of the victories Sinner had in that event was over Djokovic. Sinner finished as runner-up to Djokovic in the ATP Finals. One might assume if that match was replayed now that there might be a different outcome. But how did social media react to Sinner's victory? Exactly as you might expect.
Social media goes crazy over Jannik Sinner winning the Australian Open
JANNIK SINNER IS THE NEW AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPION 🤴 pic.twitter.com/mGeAHKZ29d
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 28, 2024
This tweet is probably a little - OK, a lot - over the top, but still...having Novak Djokovic put the crown on Jannik Sinner seems nice. Maybe it should have been a bit more Game of Thrones-like.
Jannik Sinner falls to the floor after winning his 1st Grand Slam.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 28, 2024
He waves to the crowd & puts his hand over his heart.
He climbs up to hug the people who’ve been by his side through thick & thin
We’ve just witnessed the making of a champion. 🇮🇹🥹
pic.twitter.com/PE6rhg4NhN
A great snippet. Watch the whole thing and you won't be disappointed. And "making of a champion" indeed.
Italian tennis is in good hands. Jannik Sinner has beaten the best to achieve his first major. With his all-round game and youth, he is bound for many more. Bad luck to Daniil, a heart-breaking loss after so much hard work this past fortnight. Thank you for the great tennis. 🚀
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 28, 2024
Laver should know a thing or two about the Australian Open. After all, Sinner won the Australian Open while playing in the arena with Rod Laver's name on it. I like the "good hands" part.
283 points played in that match.
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) January 28, 2024
Daniil Medvedev won 141 of them.
Jannik Sinner won 142. pic.twitter.com/QSJG68ffUg
What a ridiculous stat about the points. Cannot play a match much tighter than that.
😳 5 months ago, Jannik Sinner had never won a title above ATP 500 level.
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) January 28, 2024
‘Too Mentally Weak’
‘Too Skinny’
Today, he is the winner of a Masters 1000 title, the ‘MVP’ of the 2023 Davis Cup Winning Team, and now the AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 CHAMPION!
Take a bow, Jannik! 👏🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/5Ei3yC7I44
Take a bow for sure. Sinner remained more calm and more poised than a player 10 years older than he. He deserved the victory.
I am so happy for you Jannik! 👏🏻 You deserve it more than anyone! 🏆 Enjoy the moment my friend! 😀 @janniksin pic.twitter.com/IcWDQIdF9L
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) January 28, 2024
Classy move by Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz has to know he and Sinner will be rivals for the next decade. Tennis would benefit if they were rivals on the court but friendly off of it.