Henry Bernet Wins Historic Australian Open Boys' Title

Swiss tennis player Henry Bernet celebrated his 18th birthday by winning the Australian Open junior boys' title, defeating American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4. This victory makes Bernet the first Swiss player to win the boys' singles title at the Melbourne Major, joining a prestigious list of past champions. He has drawn inspiration from tennis legends Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, having trained with Wawrinka and recently recruiting Federer's former coach, Severin Luthi. Bernet expressed his intent to forge his own path despite inevitable comparisons to Federer, stating that they serve as motivation. During his journey to the title, Bernet showcased resilience, notably staging a comeback in a critical third-round match. He also announced a new five-year sponsorship deal with Federer's Swiss sportswear brand, On Running, shortly before the tournament.