Hard-court king of men's tennis Jannik Sinner crowned Australian Open champion

The world number one defeated Alexander Zverev making him the first Italian man or woman to hold three grand slam singles titles.

BACKING IT UP: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open. Pic: AP Photo/Vincent Thian

Jannik Sinner cemented his status as the hard-court king of men's tennis with his second-consecutive Australian Open title.

The world number one defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, making him the first Italian man or woman to hold three grand slam singles titles.