MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park Sunday. The No. 1 seed prevailed over the No. 2 seed in a match ultimately decided by Zverev’s discomfort when coming forward, Sinner’s underrated first serve, and a kiss of death from the net.

Jannik Sinner has become the center of much debate following his brilliant run at the Australian Open. The Italian tennis phenom, fresh off his title defense in Melbourne, grabbed attention not only for his on-court success but also for rejecting an invitation to visit the Quirinale presented by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.