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Sinner Storms Into Australian Open Third Round, Eyes Historic Three-Peat

Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat James Duckworth in straight sets at the Australian Open. The Italian world number two expressed satisfaction with his returning and serving during the match. He advances to a third-round clash against American Eliot Spizzirri. Sinner is pursuing a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, a feat only achieved in the Open Era by Novak Djokovic.

Key Points: Jannik Sinner Cruises at Australian Open, Eyes Djokovic Record

  • Dominant straight-sets victory
  • On track for third consecutive title
  • Potential final vs. Carlos Alcaraz
  • Praises crowd support in Melbourne
  • Eyes Novak Djokovic's Open Era record
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Jannik Sinner storms into third round of Australian Open, scores comfortable victory over James Duckworth

Jannik Sinner dominates James Duckworth to reach the third round. The Italian aims for a third straight Australian Open title, potentially facing Carlos Alcaraz.

"Every match is very difficult, so I'm very happy to be in the next round. - Jannik Sinner"

Melbourne, January 22

Jannik Sinner is cruising towards a potential third consecutive Australian Open title as he dominated James Duckworth 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 with clinical efficiency.

The Italian world number two was virtually flawless, dropping just four games and facing minimal resistance from the Australian wildcard. Sinner faced little trouble on serve, erasing all three break points he encountered, as per the ATP Tour website.

"Every match is very difficult, so I'm very happy to be in the next round," Sinner said in his on-court interview. "I was returning very well today, and my serve was also good, so I'm very happy about my performance. I want to thank you guys [the crowd]. I know I'm not Australian, but you have been very fair to me, so thank you for the support."

Sinner is set to face American Eliot Spizzirri in the third round of the Australian Open, while a showdown with rival and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz could only come in the final. The Italian couldn't help but crack a joke about drop shots, playfully referencing his rival.

"I think we all know who has the best drop shots. Carlos, of course," Sinner said of Alcaraz, with whom he has split the past eight major titles.

The No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner is aiming to become just the second man in the Open Era, alongside Novak Djokovic, to lift three consecutive Australian Open trophies.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's great to see such sportsmanship. Sinner thanking the Australian crowd even though he's not from there shows real class. We need more athletes like him. His humility is as impressive as his forehand!
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Vikram M
Clinical is the right word. Dropping only 4 games in a Grand Slam match is no joke. While I admire his game, I do feel a bit for the local player Duckworth. The gap between the top players and the rest seems to be widening, which isn't great for the sport's competitiveness in the long run.
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Sarah B
The banter about the drop shots with Alcaraz is hilarious! 😂 It's nice to see these top rivals have a friendly relationship off the court. Makes their on-court battles even more entertaining. Hoping they meet in the final for another epic showdown.
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Rohit P
As an Indian tennis fan, it's thrilling to watch this new era. Sinner and Alcaraz are carrying the sport forward brilliantly after the Big 3. Sinner's focus is incredible. Hope he makes history and joins Djokovic in that record books.
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Karthik V
His serve and return stats are mind-blowing. Facing 3 break points and saving all of them shows immense mental strength under pressure. That's the mark of a true champion. The next match should be straightforward, but the path gets very tough after that.

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