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Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner 'dances in pressure storm' to win first major

Jannik Sinner has put his calm Australian Open-winning performance down to having to "grow up fast".

Considering he had just won his first Grand Slam title, the Italian celebrated in a no-fuss manner in front of a noisy Rod Laver Arena.

Trailing by two sets in his first major final, the 22-year-old produced a masterclass in composure as he launched an epic comeback against Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne.

"I like to dance in the pressure storm," said Sinner, who remained serene even while he lifted the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.

Once one of Italy's most promising young skiers, Sinner had to cook and clean for himself when he moved away from home at the age of 14 after deciding to swap the slopes for a career in tennis.