Sinner and Medvedev Battle for First Australian Open Title

In a historic final without Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer, the young Italian and the Russian veteran vie for the championship and a record prize pool.

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.