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Sinner flies to 4-0 with a backhand winner
The blue continues to dominate in the third set, taking a 4-0 lead thanks to an impeccable backhand down the line.
Double break Sinner! The blue extends in the third set
With another break, Sinner flies to 3-0, showing great solidity and a powerful cross-court forehand.
Sinner confirms the break with 2-0
The blue maintains the advantage with a winning serve and takes a 2-0 lead in the third set.
Break Sinner, the blue starts strong with an advancing shot
Sinner wins the break at the beginning of the third set, thanks to a deep advancing forehand and a winning volley.
Sinner equalizes the scores: 6-4 in the second set
Sinner won the second set 6-4 thanks to a powerful serve and forehand, leveling the score after nullifying Schoolkate’s break opportunities.
Schoolkate holds the serve and goes to 4-5: Sinner serves for the set
Schoolkate holds serve with an effective serve and volley game and takes the lead at 4-5. Now Sinner serves for the set.
Sinner ahead 5-3: the blue holds the serve with an ace
Sinner takes the lead at 5-3 with solid play, holding serve with an ACE and a forehand winner. Now Schoolkate serves to stay in the set.
Break Sinner, the blue wins the 4-3 with a winning forehand inside out
Sinner gets the break and takes the lead 4-3, thanks to a fantastic inside-out forehand on the counterattack which allows him to take advantage of Schoolkate’s errors.
Sinner equalizes 3-3: seventh ace to maintain serve
Sinner tied the set 3-3 with an excellent serve, including a seventh ACE that allowed him to maintain serve.
Schoolkate ahead 3-2: Sinner fights but fails to break
Schoolkate takes the lead 3-2, despite the attempts of Sinner, who fails to exploit the break opportunities during the game.
Sinner equalizes 2-2: the blue wins the game with a winning serve
Sinner equalized the set 2-2 with a solid game, in which he gained ground and took advantage of a winning serve and an ace.
Schoolkate ahead 2-1: Sinner fights but gives in in the decisive game
Schoolkate wins the game and takes the lead 2-1, with Sinner coming close to scoring on several occasions but unable to score, amid errors and spectacular shots from the Australian.
Sinner interrupts a streak of 29 consecutive sets won
Jannik Sinner hadn’t lost a set since the second round in Shanghai against Etcheverry, with a streak of 29 consecutive sets broken.
Sinner equalizes 1-1: the blue keeps the serve with a first winner
Jannik Sinner won the game and equalized 1-1, with a solid serve and a winning first outside.
Schoolkate ahead 1-0: Sinner fails to respond to the Australian’s serve
Schoolkate wins the first game of the second set, thanks to an ace and a winning serve, while Sinner is unable to respond effectively.
Sinner subdued: passivity and 8 unforced errors in the first set
Jannik Sinner committed 8 unforced errors in the first set, demonstrating a subdued performance, with the game in Schoolkate’s hands.
Schoolkate wins the first set 6-4: Sinner surprisingly gives in
Schoolkate wins the first set 6-4 against Sinner, with the blue player losing the set due to an error with his forehand in the middle of the net.
Schoolkate ahead 5-4: Sinner will serve to stay in the set
Schoolkate wins the game and leads 5-4 against Sinner, with the Australian closing the game with an ace. Now Sinner will serve to stay in the set.
Sinner equalizes 4-4: fourth ace and solid serve
Jannik Sinner responded with determination and equalized 4-4 against Schoolkate, thanks to a fourth ace and an effective serve, despite a double fault.
Schoolkate ahead 4-3: Sinner comes close to the point, but the Australian holds serve
Schoolkate wins the game and takes the lead at 4-3 against Sinner, with the blue almost making the winning return but stopping just short.
Sinner equalizes 3-3: a game dominated by the serve
Jannik Sinner wins the game and draws 3-3 against Schoolkate, thanks to a third ace and an impeccable serve.
Schoolkate takes the lead to 3-2 against Sinner: the Australian in great form
Tristan Schoolkate wins the game and takes a 3-2 lead against Jannik Sinner, thanks to solid play and precise shots, including a spectacular veronica.
Sinner draws 2-2: a game full of spectacular shots
Jannik Sinner responds strongly and draws 2-2 against Schoolkate.
Among the highlights, an excellent cross-court backhand from the blue and the first ace from the ATP number one.
Schoolkate ahead 2-1 against Sinner: the Australian starts strong
Tristan Schoolkate wins the game and takes a 2-1 lead against Jannik Sinner. Among the key moments, a series of winners by the Australian and the second double fault by the Perth tennis player.
Sinner equalizes the score: 1-1 against Schoolkate
Jannik Sinner responds promptly and wins the game. Tristan Schoolkate’s crosscourt forehand lands in mid-network, allowing the Italian to equalize. Now Schoolkate will serve.
Sinner-Schoolkate: the Australian wins the first game
Tristan Schoolkate wins the opening game of the match. Jannik Sinner’s backhand return lands on the tape, putting the Australian up 1-0.
Sinner-Schoolkate: the match begins with a double fault by the Australian
Tristan Schoolkate opens the match against Jannik Sinner with a double fault, giving the Italian the first point.
Countdown al match tra Sinner e Schoolkate
Last moments of waiting for the 2nd round match between Jannik Sinner and Tristan Schoolkate. The warm-up is underway, and soon the Australian will start the match with his first serve.
Giron will challenge the winner of Sinner-Schoolkate
After a marathon of 4 hours and 6 minutes, Giron eliminates Etcheverry in the fifth set and qualifies for the third round of the 2025 Australian Open. Now he waits to face the winner of the match between Jannik Sinner and Tristan Schoolkate.
Sinner enters the field, applause for Schoolkate
The cameras focus on Sinner as he walks down the corridor that takes him to the field for the match against the host Schoolkate. The latter was greeted with warm applause from the fans.
Sonego equalizes the score with Fonseca
Sonego wins the second set with Fonseca 6-3 and reaches a draw.
Berrettini wins the second set with Rune
Berrettini restores parity by winning the second set with Rune 6-2.
Sonego loses the first set in the tie break
Sonego didn’t play the tie break at his best and was defeated in the first set against Fonseca.
Berrettini down after the first set
Berrettini goes to the tie-break and loses the first set against Rune.
Caps and Sonego on the field
Matteo Berrettini is facing Holger Rune. At the same time there is the match Lorenzo Sonego against the Brazilian talent João Fonseca.
When Berrettini plays
The match between Matteo Berrettini e Holger Rune, valid for the second round of the 2025 Australian Open, is scheduled for Thursday 16 January no earlier than 7 in the morning (Italian time).
Musetti tames Shapovalov and wins the third round
Lorenzo Musetti he is the first Italian to access the third round of this edition of the Australian Open of tennis. The 22-year-old Carrarino number 15 in the world fought for three sets against the 25-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov (n.56), winning the first two at the tie break and dominating in the last one: 7-6(7/3) 7-6(8/6) 6-2 the final result.
Musetti’s next opponent will be the 22-year-old American Ben Shelton (n.21), who beat the Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta (n.182). If he gets through the second round against the Danish world no.13 Holger Rune, in the round of 32 Matteo Berrettini (no.34) will instead face the 25-year-old Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic (no.51) who managed to eliminate the Polish Hubert Hurkacz (no.18) .
Sinner, when he plays and where to watch the match with Schoolkate
The match between Sinner and Schoolkate is scheduled for Thursday 16 January starting at 9am (Italian time).
The match will be played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, the main court of the Australian Open, and will be broadcast live on Eurosport channels (210 and 211 Sky) and in streaming on NOW TV, Dazn and Discovery+.
The Italians on the pitch today
At the Australian Open today Musetti, Sonego, Berrettini, Sinner, Bronzetti and Paolini were on the court in the second round.
Easily archived the first round against Nicolás Jarry on the road to Jannik Sinner of the Australian Open there is Tristan Schoolkate. A double unknown for the Italian number one in the world. In fact, the two have never faced each other and therefore there are no precedents from which to take inspiration to prepare the match.
Then the environmental aspect: Schoolkate plays at home in front of his fans and will therefore have an extra push to seek the feat. On the other hand, Sinner, in addition to his clear technical superiority, has shown that he can rely on his mental strength.
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