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'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.

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.

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,

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,