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News Update: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka stop by Studio 1A to talk about their victories at the U.S. Open and share how they celebrated. Sabalenka also reveals details on the temporary tattoo her coach got on his head!
Jannik Sinner produced an incredible comeback to win his first grand Salm title, beating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on January 28.
The Italian, in his first major final, needed to recover from two sets down to beat Medvedev in sets of 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3. In the women’s final a day earlier, favourite Aryna Sabalenka saw off Zheng Qinwen to successfully defend her title.
The Belarusian won the game at Melbourne Park in straight sets of 6-3 6-2. But how much have Sinner and Sabalenka earned for winning the year’s first major? Sports Brief breaks down the prize pool money for the 2024 Australian Open. The ‘Happy Slam’ has offered equal prize money to men and ladies since 2001.