Overview

• Henry Bernet defeated American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open boys' final, marking his first junior Grand Slam title.
• The victory makes Bernet the first Swiss player to win the Australian Open junior singles title, an achievement Roger Federer never accomplished.
• Bernet turned 18 on the day of his win and credited inspiration from Swiss tennis legends Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka for his success.
• He recently partnered with Severin Luthi, Federer’s former coach, and shares a connection with Federer through their Basel roots and similar playing styles.
• Ranked 784th globally, Bernet's junior title adds to his promising career, which includes a strong ATP Challenger debut last season.