It was a third grand slam final defeat for the Italian duo, who were beaten in the Australian and French Open deciders last year. "What an amazing match," Patten said at the trophy presentation.

Sinner holds an 80-6 record since the start of 2024, which also includes the US Open trophy. Meanwhile ... Grand Slam since Venus Williams did it at Wimbledon in 2005. Sabalenka was going for ...

Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, playing partners who once strengthened their bond over a pot of reindeer stew, have continued their stunning success by claiming the Australian Open men's ...