But Sinner soon quashed those dreams, breaking back as Fritz attempted to serve for the set and doing the same two games later to wrap up the win after two hours and 16 minutes.

Junto a todas las novedades comunicadas por la competición este sábado, qual pelo son pocas, la del fichaje do Lamine Yamal encumbra el arranque de una nueva temporada en la que se espera seguir creciendo.

"I know we have been waiting for a champion for a long time so I'm sorry I couldn't get it done this time," said Fritz.

Sinner said the title "meant so much because the last period of my career was not easy" before he became tearful and dedicated the victory to his aunt.

"It's nice I can still share these moments with her. She is an important person in my life and still is.

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It has been nearly 50 years since a man won their first and second Grand Slam titles in the same season, and Sinner is now a long way clear of the rest at the top of the rankings.

He was not at the peak of his powers for the entire two weeks, but still only dropped two sets and saved his best for the final.

Cheered on by a home crowd packed with celebrities and sporting stars, Fritz got off to a shaky start when he dropped serve in the first game.