India, Jan. 27 -- Novak Djokovic shared a heartfelt message to Alexander Zverev after the second seed lost in straight sets against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner won 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in a two-hour, 42-minute encounter as he not only defended his Melbourne crowd, but also became the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam trophies.

Djokovic had made it clear in the press conference after he retired from the semifinal match against Zverev that he was backing the 27-year-old for his maiden Slam. He said: "I wish Sascha all the best. You know, he deserves his first slam. I'll be cheering for him. Hopefully he can get it here." The 37-year-old doubled down on social media further tweeting i...