Melbourne, Jan. 27 -- The morning after securing his second consecutive Australian Open title, Jannik Sinner brought the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup to the picturesque Albert Park Lake. On Monday, the Italian shared how this year's victory holds a distinct meaning compared to his breakthrough triumph last year.

"The first one is more kind of relief. It's different. It gives you the [knowledge] that you can do it if you play some great tennis," Sinner said, as quoted from the official website of ATP.

"The second one, this one, maybe you enjoy it a bit more because it's different. But every Grand Slam, or every tournament you win, or you go far, it has its own story. You have to pass difficulties like I did also this year here, and this ...