There will be a new Australian Open men’s champion on Sunday night as Jannik Sinner takes on Daniil Medvedev at Rod Laver Arena.
Italian fourth seed Sinner will go in favourite after vanquishing 10-time Melbourne Park winner Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Medvedev, seeded third, is into his third Australian Open final having been beaten by Djokovic (2021) and Rafael Nadal (2022).
Despite having a losing 3-6 record against Medvedev, Sinner has won the last three matches between the duo through 2023.
Will the talented Sinner get his first Grand Slam title? Or can Medvedev win another major to go along with his 2021 US Open?
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Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev live score
| Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 2 | |
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[4] Jannik Sinner (ITA) |
2* | – | – |
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[3] Daniil Medvedev |
4 | – | – |
*Denotes server
Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev score, updates, highlights and commentary
*Denotes server
Sinner 2-4 Medvedev*
0-15: After a long rally, Medvedev is the first to blink by netting.
15-15: But he recovers with a forehand/backhand winning combo.
30-15: Ace for Medvedev. Out wide.
40-15: Unreturned serve. He is serving exceptionally at the moment.
Game Medvedev: Wide serve and then winner from Medvedev.
Sinner* 2-3 Medvedev
0-15: Medvedev strikes a clean winner off Sinner’s second serve.
15-15: Sinner finally strikes back with a forehand winner off Medvedev’s short return.
30-15: Medvedev nets.
40-15: Medvedev can only bunt the serve wide.
Game Sinner: An unreturned serve steadies Sinner but he is still down a break.
Sinner 1-3 Medvedev*
15-0: Sinner drives the backhand down the line into the net.
30-0: An ace for Medvedev down the T. He is serving well too.
40-0: Medvedev comes to the net and takes two volleys to finish Sinner off.
Game Medvedev: Another ace secures the hold to love.
Sinner* 1-2 Medvedev
0-15: Longest rally of the match. Sinner drags a backhand wide.
0-30: Medvedev attacks the Sinner second serve and the Italian hits long. Opening here for Daniil.
0-40: Another long rally. Sinner with the long unforced error. Three break points for Medvedev.
15-40: Medvedev attacks again but hits wide with Sinner scrambling.
Break Medvedev: Sinner comes to the net but Medvedev’s pass is too powerful and the Italian can only frame. Early break for Daniil. He appears to be well on top.
Sinner 1-1 Medvedev*
15-0: Medvedev starts his service game with a booming ace.
15-15: Medvedev drives into the net after a rally.
30-15: Daniil hits another ace down the T.
40-15: Sinner nets after Medvedev drove deep with the forehands.
40-30: Double fault for Medvedev.
Deuce: Medvedev hits long and an easy hold looks to be fraught with danger now.
Adv Medvedev: Sinner clips the net cord and Medvedev hits a forehand winner.
Game Medvedev: An unreturned serve secures the game.
Sinner* 1-0 Medvedev
0-15: Medvedev makes an angled return and Sinner can only find the net.
15-15: Medvedev’s turn to net during the rally.
30-15: The world no.3 blasts a forehand long.
40-15: Medvedev tries to attack the second serve but overhits again.
Game Sinner: An ace for the Italian secures the hold.
Start
Sinner won the toss and elected to serve.
7:43pm: Two minutes to go.
7:41pm: Players are warming up currently. A little over three minutes to go.
7:40pm: Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev have entered Rod Laver Arena to warm-up. We are very close to the start now.
7:30pm: The musical performances are over. Players will be out shortly.
7:25pm: No signs of the players warming up. There is a Moulin Rouge performance on at Rod Laver Arena at the moment.
7:15pm: The crowd is starting to fill up here at Rod Laver Arena. What a night it’s going to be.
7:00pm: Only about 30 minutes to go until the players will be out on court. Melbourne Park is awash with atmosphere. People are dotted throughout the complex in front of big screens ready for tonight’s blockbuster match.
6:45pm: Medvedev has had 20 hours, 33 minutes on court, with three five-set matches, including two which he came back from two-sets-to-love down (vs. Zverev, vs. Ruusuvuori).
6:40pm: Sinner has only dropped one set in the entire tournament, against Djokovic in the semi- spending 14 hours and 44 minutes on the court.
6:30pm: Medvedev leads the head-to-head with Sinner 6-3, but the Italian has won the last three meetings – ATP Finals in November, Vienna in October and Beijing in October also.
6:20pm: Medvedev, the world no.3, is into his third Australian Open final, having lost to Novak Djokovic (2021) and Rafael Nadal (2022). He has won a Grand Slam though at US Open 2021
6:10pm: Fourth seed Sinner will go into the final as warm favourite to win his first Grand Slam despite it being his first decider and being ranked below Medvedev.
6:00pm (AEDT): Welcome to tonight’s Australian Open men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev at Rod Laver Arena.
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How to watch Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev : TV channel, live stream
The men’s singles final is set to begin at 7.30pm AEDT on Sunday, January 28.
Here’s a breakdown of the TV channels and live streams showing the match in the major territories around the world:
| Country | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| USA | ESPN, Tennis Channel | Fubo , ESPN+ |
| Canada | RDS, TSN | TSN Direct |
| UK | Eurosport | discovery+ |
| Australia | Channel Nine | Stan Sport |
Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev odds, prediction, match details
Match: [4] Jannik Sinner (ITA) vs. [3] Daniil Medvedev
Date: Sunday, January 28
Round: Final
Court: Rod Laver Arena
Start Time: 7:30 pm (AEDT)
All odds courtesy of TAB.
Jannik Sinner win: $ 1.35
Daniil Medvedev win: $ 3.20
Handicap lean: Sinner -4.5 games ($ 1.80)
Set prediction: Sinner in 4 sets
Sinner has been in exceptional form at the Australian Open.
He has only dropped one set so far – against 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in a tiebreak – and it is his performance against the Serbian that has placed him firmly as the favourite for the final.
If he can replicate that showing on Sunday night, he will likely secure his maiden Grand Slam title.
Despite this, it is still a little surprising to see Medvedev as a fairly comfortable bookmakers’ underdog.
The Russian has considerably more experience than his opponent, competing in five Grand Slam finals.
It is a concern, though, that he has lost four of those deciders.
Another major challenge will be competing physically with Sinner – the Italian has spent less than 15 hours on court this tournament, while Medvedev has played for over 20 hours.
If the match goes the distance, can he keep up with a fresh Sinner?
Or can a wily Medvedev hold his nerve and defeat a young gun in his Grand Slam final debut?
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