Daniil Medvedev hopes his experience in Grand Slams will prove decisive when he takes on first-time finalist Jannik Sinner for the Australian Open title.
Medvedev won the US Open in 2021 and has twice lost in the Melbourne final.
Italian Sinner beat 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals to reach his first Slam final.
"The first final is always different for everyone. I hope this experience can help me and let's see how Jannik will be," said 27-year-old Medvedev.
"I have this experience. I will try my best, fight for my life, and let's see who wins.