Defending champion Jannik Sinner’s consecutive-sets streak ended in the second round of the Australian Open, but he advanced with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 victory over wild-card entry Tristan Schoolkate.

Elsewhere, Australian wildcard James McCabe was knocked out as American world No.42 Alex Michelsen claimed a steady 7-5 6-3 7-6 (7-4) victory. McCabe earned the biggest pay day of his career at $200,000. The 21-year-old defeated Spain’s Martin Landaluce in straight sets in the first round for his maiden win at a grand slam.

Jannik Sinner for the first time since October lost a set as an incredible streak ended at the Australian Open but he still prevailed against the Aussie ace Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round to quell the potential upset charge.

Sinner has raced to a 63-18 win-loss record at Grand Slams. On the other hand, his win-loss record at the Australian Open reads as 17-4. Notably, Sinner enjoyed a 23-2 win-loss record at Slams last year.

Jannik's last year has been truly impressive from all points of view and the statistics certify it. The 2-time Grand Slam champion returned to lose a set after 102 days, considering that the last player (before Schoolkate) able to do this small feat was Argentine ace Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the 2024 Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner’s consecutive-sets streak has ended in the second round of the Australian Open.

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

World number one Jannik Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches on Thursday before surging back to keep his Australian Open title defence on track.

Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner cruised into the third round of the ongoing after early struggles against Tristan Schoolkate of Australia on Thursday (Jan 16). The Italian who was in the headlines for the wrong reasons in the build up to the tournament registered a 4-6,