Jannik Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim Courier in 1992-93.
Novak Djokovic has said he will avoid doing interviews on court at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from the Nine Network, after reporter Tony Jones's "mockery of Serbian fans".
Jim Courier doesn't expect to see Andy Murray in Novak Djokovic's box in the upcoming period but wouldn't be surprised at all if the Briton returned to the Serb's team for the French Open and Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner advances to his second straight Australian Open final by defeating Ben Shelton. The 23-year-old continues to break records, becoming the youngest to reach multiple finals since Jim Courier in the early 1990s.
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
So the beloved American’s absence at Melbourne Park this year was noticed almost immediately, as many took to social media to ask where Courier was during the early days of the tournament.
Post-match interviews are the talk of Melbourne Park after Novak Djokovic snubbed Jim Courier. They are on people’s minds and Roger Rasheed would probably not want his chat with Ben Shelton ...
Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic says he will continue to decline on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for ‘insulting’ remarks directed at him by an anchor on the tournament’s host broadcaster Channel Nine.
Tennis legend Jim Courier has touched down in Melbourne ... pictured wearing their tennis outfits at Melbourne Park, and will also host a fashion event together next week.
It is now 53 years since Ken Rosewall defeated Mal Anderson to win the Australian Open at the age of 37. Should the No.7 seed, whose ball striking was breathtaking on Tuesday night, secure an 11th Australian Open title this week, that record will be his.
Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3,