This victory marks another milestone in Sinner’s meteoric rise, building on his breakthrough win over Daniil Medvedev in last year’s final.
The thrilling final match between two of the most exciting power hitters in the women’s game ended 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Azarenka earned a measure of redemption for being dumped out in the opening round in 2021, to reach the last four at Melbourne Park for the first time in a decade.
His gloomy expression told the story, though, and he declined to retrieve a drop-shot in the next game, shaking his head at his worried entourage.
Murray weathered a gallant fightback from Matteo Berrettini before dumping the 13th-seeded Italian out of the Australian Open first round on Tuesday.
“I did a lot of unforced errors in the first few games. I was really nervous and scared in the beginning.”
