Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner secures spot in third round with a convincing win over Jesper de Jong

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Jan 17, 2024, 1:59 PM IST

Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner powered through the Australian Open second round with a commanding straight-sets victory over Jesper de Jong.

In his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title, Jannik Sinner showcased a dominant performance as he smoothly advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Italian, seeded fourth, exhibited a superior level of play against Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong, swiftly claiming victory on Margaret Court Arena with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 triumph in a mere 1 hour and 43 minutes. Sinner, gracious in his win, acknowledged De Jong as a talented young player destined for more Grand Slam main draw appearances.

Sinner sets his sights on R3. 👀 pic.twitter.com/78lqR5i2S4

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Sinner's next challenge awaits, with a match against either the 26th-seeded Sebastian Baez from Argentina or the unseeded Daniel Elahi Galan from Colombia. Following a breakthrough 2023, marked by winning his first Masters title in Toronto and reaching the ATP Finals championship match against Novak Djokovic, heightened expectations surround Sinner, suggesting that a major title may be imminent for the talented player.

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