Winning the first Major title is never easy. However, stepping in and defending it a year later is even harder! Jannik Sinner achieved that at this year's Australian Open, continuing where he left a year ago and extending his Melbourne reign.

Jannik Sinner joined some of tennis' greatest legends with another stellar performance in the Australian Open final.

Among them: the Italian has now won his last 10 matches in a row against Top 10 players in straight sets, the first man to do that since ATP rankings began in 1973.

Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,

Zverev got his spot in the Australian Open final — play is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. local time (3:30 a.m. EST) on Sunday — when 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic stopped playing because of a leg injury just one set into their semifinal on Friday.

There are many exceptional talents in the game today. Many players possess the ability to win tournaments and perform on big stages. Throughout tennis history, certain players have stood above the rest.

Jannik Sinner is once again the champion in Melbourne. The Italian flawlessly defended his Australian Open title in a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev and made history in the process.

However, Shelton achieved a notable milestone and joined legendary Rafael Nadal on the exclusive list! Namely, Ben is the second left-hander with the semi-final at both hard-court Majors since 1988 after the 24-time Major winner!

Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.

Jannik Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim Courier in 1992-93.

Follow reaction as Sinner retained the championship with a brilliant showing against three-time major final loser Zverev on Rod Laver in Melbourne

This victory also sees Jannik Sinner shatter one of Roger Federers long-standing records, further solidifying his place as one of the best players in tennis history.