Jannik Sinner went back-to-back in style on Sunday at the Australian Open.
"We worked a lot to be in this position and it is an amazing feeling to
share this moment with all of you," Sinner said to his team. "I know a
part of the team is at home and my family, but it is amazing to share
these feelings with you. I know Darren [Cahill] it is probably your last Australian Open as a coach and I am very, very happy to share this
trophy with you. Everything started a little bit when I changed my
combination of coaches and physio, I am very happy to have you all here."
After sweeping the Australian Open and US Open in 2024, Sinner is now on
a staggering 21-match win streak at the hard-court majors. The Italian
is the fifth player in the Open Era to win three consecutive hard-court
Grand Slam tournaments, and the first since Novak Djokovic in 2015-16.
"I would like to start with Sascha. Again a tough day for you, your
whole team and family," Sinner said after consoling Zverev, who was left
in tears prior to the trophy presentation. "You have an incredible team
behind you and are an amazing player. Keep believing in yourself as all
the players and coaches know how strong you are as a player and person.
Keep it up and keep working hard as we all believe you can lift one of
these very soon."
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Is Alcatraz toast? Will Sinner be the next GOAT? I predict at least 14
slams for him. That's a bit more than what my prediction of over 30 for Alcatraz would have left for Sinner. It would have been around 11. I
think this is a reasonable adjustment of future fortunes. Not a
catastrophe for Alcatraz yet, but he will have to start looking at
whatever it is that needs to be looked at. Maybe take a peek at Ferrero.
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-- Nikki Haley
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