first set for Medvedev, well launched against Sinner

Sinner still in danger

Already 4 break points on his serve.

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-6, 0-1

Sinner is not there

Too many unforced errors for the Italian still in danger on his serve. Break point for the Russian (30-40).

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-6, 0-1

Medvedev, a shutout to start the 2nd set

The Russian continued his momentum in the 2nd set and won his serve with a shutout.

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-6, 0-1

FIRST MEDVEDEV SET!

The 3rd set ball was the right one for the Russian who won Sinner’s serve for the 2nd time and therefore won the first set of this final. He will start the 2nd set on his serve.

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-6

Sinner saves two set points

The Italian doesn’t give up at a crucial moment in the game (40-40).

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-5

First set points for Medvedev…

….On Sinner’s service.

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-5

Medvedev one game away from first set

Imperial on his serve, the Russian heads towards the first set.

Sinner-Medvedev: 3-5

Medvedev does not tremble

Strong on his serve since the start of the final (5 aces, 82% first serves), Medvedev unfolds.

Sinner-Medvedev: 2-4

White game for Medvedev

The Russian confirms his break with a shutout.

Sinner-Medvedev: 1-3

Break Medvedev!

The Russian takes Sinner’s service on his 2nd break point. He leads 2-1 in this first set, service to follow.

Sinner-Medvedev: 1-2

Three break points for Medvedev

A direct error from Sinner after a long rally gives Medvedev three break points.

Sinner-Medvedev: 1-1

Medvedev also wins on his serve

After leading 40-15, the Russian saw Sinner come back to 40-40 but he ended up winning his faceoff without conceding a break point.

Sinner-Medvedev: 1-1

An ace to validate the first game of Sinner

The Italian won the first game of this final without trembling on his serve with an ace to conclude.

Sinner-Medvedev: 1-0

Here we go for the final!

First point in favor of Medvedev on Sinner’s serve!

Does this final do a lot of good for tennis?

This is the first debate in the Grandes Gueules du Sport this Sunday morning on RMC.

Sinner and Medvedev take to the track

The two finalists are on the court at the Rod Laver Arena, the temperature is 25 degrees. Everything is in place to experience a great tennis moment.

Before the men’s final, Sabalenka crowned for the second time in a row among the women

Aryna Sabalenka, world number 2 and holder of the trophy, was crowned at the Australian Open for the second time in a row by overwhelming China’s Zheng Qinwen, world number 15, 6-3, 6-2 in 1h16 min Saturday.

>> Australian Open: Sabalenka crowned for the second time in a row by dominating Zheng

Hello everyone

Welcome to RMC Sport to follow the Australian Open final between the Italian Jannik Sinner and the Russian Daniil Medvedev live from 9:30 a.m. (French time). After debunking Novak Djokovic on his favorite court, Jannik Sinner, world No. 4, attacks No. 3 to complete his feat with a first Grand Slam coronation. Medvedev has experience on his side: the former world No.1, titled at the US Open in 2021, will play his sixth major final, his third in Melbourne, after two losses in 2021 (against Djokovic) and 2022 ( against Nadal). Conversely, Sinner will discover what a Grand Slam final is, at the age of 22.

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