Australian Open F: Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev

[UnforcedTerror]

A new era, a new Australian Open champion, ladies and gentlemen.

I love this final and I hate it at the same time. I'm really torn.

Both deserve this title so much so I feel I'll be more gutted for the loser than I'm happy for the winner =(

 

[Enceladus]

ATP H2H: 6-3 for Meddy (all at HC)

Their 10th anniversary match and first at a Grand Slam. While Jannik lost only one set on the way to the final, Meddy had to go through 3 five-set matches. Although Meddy leads in H2H, Jannik has won the last three mutual matches and I take him as the favorite. For Jannik, it is the first Grand Slam final, for Meddy the sixth and the first where he will not play with Djokodal.

 

[TheSlicer]

I agree, i want both to win It

 

[TheSlicer]

Maybe i would prefer It to be med as sinner has more time tought, and he has been to many finals already, he deserves a second grand slam, its gonna be awfully difficult tought, hes played so many long matches and sinner is in the best form of the circuit

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

It’s official

 

[Rattie]

I like both of them so I’ll be happy whoever wins. I think Jannik is in better form and should win.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I'm part of the Sinner crew.

 

[RS]

I want Med to win will also be funnier.

 

[Enceladus]

Last year they played 4 finals against each other, Medvedev won twice (Rotterdam and Miami Masters), Sinner won twice (Beijing and Vienna).

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What a final! I love both guys! I hope we get 5 epic sets! Sinner is the favourite being fresher and in top form. Meddy though can raise his level though and win some epic matches. He’s a hard court specialist and knows how to win a Grand slam and has plenty of experience. A great final to look forward too!

 

[Mivic]

I want Med to win will also be funnier.

Would be terrible for the sport if Sinner can’t build on the Djokovic win and put Med away comprehensively here. The thought of Med as a two time slam winner actually sickens me, especially given the mediocre level he’s performed at right the way through this event.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner in 5 is my prediction.

 

[NeutralFan]

Hope Sinner destroys pusherdev. Sinner in 3 or 4.

 

[malbaker86]

Both deserve to win. 50/50 match. Picking Med in 5, but any result outside of a straight set win wouldn’t be a surprise

 

[Sentinel]

Sinner in 4.

He beat Joker and deserves the trophy on form.

 

[Pheasant]

I’m taking Sinner in straight sets here. He’s in much better form now.

 

[aldeayeah]

I'll go for the troll choice, Mid in 5 in an ugly but epic comeback win.

 

[James P]

Excited for a great match, two worthy major titleist candidates. Win-win for me, my two favorite players. Let's go!!

 

[Rattie]

Medvedev has played 3 five setters, two of which were his last 2 matches. Against a fresh and in form Sinner, he isn’t going to get the opportunities on tired legs that he has had up to now against opponents who aren’t in Sinner’s league.

Jannik has to be the big favourite here.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Med has come back from 2 matches down 0-2

Med has played 3 five setters and around 21 hrs in first 6 matches.

Even if med was super fit I would go 55/45 sinner. But right now I have to go with Sinner as overwhelming favorite. He has almost 7 hrs or so less than Medvedev.

 

[Hitman]

Hoping for a classic!

Going with Sinner, but both have good stories here.

 

[RS]

Would be terrible for the sport if Sinner can’t build on the Djokovic win and put Med away comprehensively here. The thought of Med as a two time slam winner actually sickens me, especially given the mediocre level he’s performed at right the way through this event.

Yeah Sinner winning should have more promise for the future but the reaction here will just be funny if Med wins.

 

[FeroBango]

I don't know predictions anymore in this sport. But by pure logic, it has to be the Sinner.

 

[Tennfan123]

Poll?

 

[aman92]

Into the Sinbin if Jannik manages to lose this...should win in straights.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Medvedev is a tactical mastermind which also employs some mind tricks when he is losing. Poll is missing.

 

[tennis_pro]

The only way Medvedev wins is if Sinner collapses mentally (like the way we know he can).

Last 3 matches between them were won by Sinner, he's spent far less time on court, he's in 10x better form.

 

[Enceladus]

Poll?

Just added.

 

[Tennfan123]

I think Meddy in 3.
Sinner has made huge strides the last six months. It's a lot - 3 wins vs Djokovic, 1 at a slam; Masters title; WTF final; now 1st slam final.
That's huge.
So, I think his learning curve is steep but not so much he's going to now win a slam. He's never reached a slam final and Meddy has been there many times. I think Sinner will go down in straights but he'll win his next Major final.

 

[Winners or Errors]

Medvedev looking to right the ship against Sinner. Should be an interesting match. At least 4 sets. I think Sinner has played better at this AO.

 

[pirhaksar]

Conflicted here as I like both. But beating Djokovic at RLA or Rafa at RG needs a handsome reward, so I will be rooting for Sinner. But he is up against a relentless grinder who won’t miss as much as Djokovic did in the semis forcing Sinner to play that extra rally ball or two. Sinner in 5.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner in 5! Probably sinner in 4 but I hope for a 5 setter!

 

[Mivic]

My predictions this tournament have been absolutely terrible so I really hope I haven’t jinxed Sinner here. Should have probably abstained from the vote. Surely he can see this one through now though. He literally couldn’t have wished for a more favourable scenario going into his first slam final.

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

I like both players but I'm really rooting for Sinner mainly because he hasn't won a slam yet.

Also happy that neither Djokovic nor Zverev can win it now.

 

[joekapa]

Sinner in 5, or Med in 3.

 

[Kralingen]

We all know what’s going to happen, yes?

Evil. Evil shall swallow the earth whole.

 

[mahatma]

Medvedev in 5

 

[Enceladus]

I think Meddy in 3.
Sinner has made huge strides the last six months. It's a lot - 3 wins vs Djokovic, 1 at a slam; Masters title; WTF final; now 1st slam final.
That's huge.
So, I think his learning curve is steep but not so much he's going to now win a slam. He's never reached a slam final and Meddy has been there many times. I think Sinner will go down in straights but he'll win his next Major final.

I think you are underestimating the fact that Jannik has won the last three mutual matches, he knows what works for Meddy. The final is on Jannik's racket.

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

I like both players but I'm really rooting for Sinner mainly because he hasn't won a slam yet.

Also happy that neither Djokovic nor Zverev can win it now.

 

[Enceladus]

Medvedev looking to right the ship against Sinner. Should be an interesting match. At least 4 sets. I think Sinner has played better at this AO.

More likely, Meddy will be lucky if he win a set over Sinner. Sinner was formidable against Djoker.

 

[Kralingen]

Medvedev is the worst possible matchup for Sinner.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

I like Sinner more but he'll have plenty more occasions. Daniil is older and I wouldn't mind him getting a second slam, I think he deserved it. Both results are good for me.

 

[Enceladus]

Medvedev is the worst possible matchup for Sinner.

Before the fall of last season yes, but not now, Jannik already knows what works for Meddy. Anyway, it doesn't matter, Meddy had to go to five sets in the last two matches, and that will be a sign of his performance in the final.

 

[NeutralFan]

Medvedev is the worst possible matchup for Sinner.

Do you think he will have the legs after playing two back to back 5 setters?

 

[Nappa]

Meddy will finally reign in Australia.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Medvedev is the worst possible matchup for Sinner.

Things have changed though. Sinner won last 3 meetings. It’s up to Meddy to change things and reverse that. Sinner has the gameplan and recent edge.

 

[Tennfan123]

I think you are underestimating the fact that Jannik has won the last three mutual matches, he knows what works for Meddy. The final is on Jannik's racket.

I definitely think if this match was anything but a slam final, more precisely Sinner's first slam final, Sinner would win.

 

[SonicNirvana]

We all know what’s going to happen, yes?

Evil. Evil shall swallow the earth whole.

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

I give a slight edge to Sinner because he has been playing better throughout the tournament but Medvedev has Grand Slam final experience and Jannik doesn't have any until now. Obviously Medvedev is a fighter as it really looked like Zverev was going to be the other finalist and Med clawed his way back. So just a slight edge - ought to be an interesting final!

 

[NYTennisfan]

Sinner won't be denied, it's his time.
This is now The Age of Sin.