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

In a match slated for Tuesday, Tristan Schoolkate (No. 173 in rankings) will meet Jannik Sinner (No. 1) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.Sinner’s last competition was a win, 6-2,

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his first set since October but recovered to beat Tristan Schoolkate and reach the third round of the Australian Open.

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.

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.

World No.1 Jannik Sinner survived an early scare against Tristan Schoolkate and advanced to the third round of the men's singles. Sinner took two hours and 46 minutes to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

Watch the match highlights between Jannik Sinner & Tristan Schoolkate in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.

Jannik Sinner has admitted he was 'struggling' to cope with the breezy conditions at the Australian Open as he beat Tristan Schoolkate in four sets on Thursday morning. The world No 1 is hoping to defend his title Down Under,

Although Schoolkate was unable to add to his two tour-level match wins tally, he'll be going home with a significant payday.

Italy's world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner came from a set down to beat local boy Tristan Schoolkate 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 and reach the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday. Australian wildcard entry Schoolkate,