Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round of the 2025 Australian Open after a challenging match against Australian Tristan Schoolkate. The local favorite put up a strong performance in front of his home crowd, managing to unsettle the world number one for a set and a half. Despite losing the first set and facing difficulties early in the second, Sinner elevated his game and ultimately secured victory in four sets. As the top contender for the title, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria is keenly aware that he must maintain his form to defend the championship he won at Melbourne Park last year and to claim the third Grand Slam title of his burgeoning career.
Sinner’s performance at the Australian Open marks a significant moment in his recent career, as he lost a set for the first time in 102 days. The last player to achieve this feat against him was Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry during the 2024 Rolex Shanghai Masters. Interestingly, Etcheverry could have been Sinner’s next opponent in the third round, but he fell to American Marcos Giron in a gripping five-set match.
Looking ahead, Sinner is expected to navigate through the tournament with relative ease, with a potential round of 16 matchup against Holger Rune. If he continues to perform well, he could face Australian Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, followed by a likely semifinal clash against Taylor Fritz, who has been in impressive form. After his victory in the second round, Sinner also made headlines by announcing that 2025 will be the final year for Darren Cahill as his coach. Cahill has played a pivotal role in Sinner’s development over the past year and a half, working alongside Simone Vagnozzi to enhance the young star’s game.
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