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INSANE: Champ sinner backs beaten zverev for grand slam glory | Rare Historical Photos

So near to, yet so far from the Australian Open trophy, Sascha Zverev is determined to win a slam. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Jannik Sinner has hailed nearly-man Alexander Zverev as a grand slam champion in waiting after taking down the world No.2 in straight sets in the Australian Open final.

The top-ranked Sinner was full of empathy for his vanquished opponent after his 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win on Sunday night consigned Zverev to a 0-3 record in major finals.

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