Henry Bernet has been compared to Roger Federer - and has certainly shown why in the past week, winning a junior Grand Slam title and securing a big sponsorship deal

The junior ITF world No. 6 got his first big taste of glory on his 18th birthday, beating the USA’s Benjamin Willwerth 6-3 6-4 to be crowned the boys' singles champion at the Australian Open. It caps off an incredible month for Bernet, who also lifted the J300 Traralgon Tennis International trophy ahead of the Aussie Open.

Switzerland excited about Henry Bernet. The youngster, on his 18th birthday, was crowned junior champion at the Australian Open. Bernet, the eighth seed in the tournament, defeated

Henry Bernet celebrated his 18th birthday on Saturday. The best gift he received? The Australian Open junior title trophy! The young Swiss took down the American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 11 minutes to lift a trophy and make a name for himself.

Henry Bernet met Roger Federer for the first time last year, while he has practised with Stan Wawrinka as the pair share the same management team; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Bernet beat American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 on his 18th birthday to join the likes of Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios and Gael Monfils in lifting the Melbourne trophy.

The 18-year-old, who boasts a glorious single-handed backhand, achieved something even Roger Federer couldn’t.