Jannik Sinner Wins Second Australian Open Title, Doping Appeal Looms

Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slam singles titles, defending his Australian Open title with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old's win underscores his dominance on hard courts, as he has now won 20 consecutive matches on this surface. Despite his success, Sinner faces a looming challenge with a Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing in April regarding past doping allegations, which has added pressure to his career. His coach praised Sinner's ability to compartmentalize the off-court stress and perform at a high level. Sinner aims to improve on clay and grass courts this year, having reached the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon in previous seasons. As he continues to navigate both triumph and adversity, Sinner's resolve and talent position him as a formidable force in tennis.