Jannik Sinner sends classy message to Alexander Zverev and snubs Wimbledon after winning Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner sent a classy message to Alexander Zverev after beating the German 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to win the Australian Open on Sunday.
The world No 1 secured his third career major with a convincing performance at the Rod Laver Arena, with Sinner unbroken as he secured victory.
After the match, Zverev cut a despondant figure. The German sat with his head in his hands for a while before breaking down in tears on the court, with Sinner consoling him.
And the Italian has now shown a touch of class by backing his rival to bounce back.
Jannik Sinner sent a classy message to Alexander Zverev after beating the German 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to win the Australian Open on Sunday
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“I would like to start with Sascha. A tough day for you," he said.
"You are an amazing player. Keep believing in yourself, we all know how strong you are not only as a player but also a person.
"So keep it up, we all believe you can win one of these very, very soon.
“My team, what can I say. We worked so hard to be in this position. It’s amazing to achieve this things but mostly to share them with you guys.
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"Darren [Cahill] I know this might be your last Australian Open, I’m happy we can win the trophy."
Wimbledon is widely considered to be the best Grand Slam of them all.
However, Sinner thinks differently with the 23-year-old dubbing the Australian Open the 'most special' Grand Slam of the lot.
“This is an amazing tournament, for me the most special grand slam. Thank you so much," he added.
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As for Zverev, the 27-year-old admitted that Sinner is currently the best player in the world 'by far' and that he's simply 'too good' for the rest.
“Congratulations to Jannik, you deserve it,” Zverev said.
“You are the best player in the world by far.
"I was hoping to be more competitive today but you are too good, it’s as simple as that.”
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Jannik Sinner showed he's the best player on the planet as he cruised past Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open
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And the beaten Australian Open finalist also admitted that it 'sucks' being so close to the trophy but being unable to lift or touch it.
"First of all, I mean it sucks standing here next to this trophy and not being able to touch it," he stated.
"I want to thank my team. We are trying to do all of the right work, I'm just not good enough - it is as simple as that!
"I really appreciate what everybody has done for me over the last few years, from coming back from my ankle injury to getting to world number two and playing in Grand Slam finals.
Jannik Sinner celebrates with his team after beating Alexander Zverev to secure Australian Open glory
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"I really appreciate everything they have done.
"I wouldn't be here without them."
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