Overview

• Sinner and Medvedev face off in the Australian Open final, marking the first time since 2005 that the final does not feature Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer.
• Sinner, 22, defeated top-seeded Djokovic to reach his first Grand Slam final, breaking Djokovic's unbeaten streak in the Australia Open semifinals.
• Medvedev, 27, defeated No. 6 Alexander Zverev and will play in his sixth Grand Slam final and third Australia Open final in the last four years.
• Experts predict a tough match, with Sinner's freshness and Medvedev's endurance being key factors.
• The prize pool for the Australian Open has increased to a record $10 million, with the winner receiving $3.15 million in Australian dollars.