A Wrap of This Year’s Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is no longer the undisputed ruler of the Rod Laver Arena! His defeat by Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis star, is an invitation to tennis commentators to consider whether this defeat represents the beginning of a new era. Djokovic, affectionately known as “The Joker,” already triumphed at 24 Grand Slam Finals—10 of those at Melbourne Park. Djokovic’s defeat was accomplished in four sets by an inspired Sinner who, throughout their semi-final never gifted a break point to Djokovic. It surely felt like Djokovic was passing the baton to a younger generation, represented by Sinner who, at 22, was 14 years younger than Djokovic....