The 23-year-old Italian’s next opponent in Australia will be No. 13 Holger Rune, who beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7 (5), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Jannik Sinner regained focus quickly and began his Australian Open title defense with a win over Nicolas Jarry.

Sports Desk, Jan 13 (EFE).- Reigning Australian Open champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner kicked off his title defense with a commanding victory over Nicolas Jarry, defeating the Chilean in straight sets 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1 to reach the second round.

The best players in the sport of tennis are in Melbourne to compete in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Australian Open. After the Third Round of the men's and women

Jannik Sinner will make his official debut in 2025 at the Australian Open tomorrow. The world number 1 will face the Chilean ace Nicolas Jarry in the first round, in a match that could hide some pitfalls. However, there is no doubt that the Italian champion is the top favorite to win at Melbourne Park this year and confirm the title won in 2024.

Defending champ Jannik Sinner drops set for first time since October, but rallies for win; American Danielle Collins plays villain while advancing.

FILE - Italy’s Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor during the Davis Cup final tennis match between Netherlands and Italy at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Jannik Sinner will face his trickiest test yet at the Australian Open when the defending champion battles Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round on Monday, while fivetimes Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek will be the heavy favourite against lucky loser Eva Lys.

Follow live text and radio commentary featuring Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia.

World No.1 Jannik Sinner and four-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz have the best rivalry in men’s tennis – but they’re yet to meet in a major final.

The top-ranked Sinner, who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, and No. 3 Alcaraz are coming off a 2024 season in which they each won two Grand Slam titles.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with ball kids and the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil ...