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Australian Open: Jannik Sinner Cruises Past Duckworth to Reach Third Round

Sinner Dominates Duckworth in Straight Sets, Seals Victory with 26-Minute First Set
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner Cruises Past Duckworth to Reach Third Round
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Clément Gehl
le 22/01/2026 à 10h22
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James Duckworth, ranked 88th in the world, was no match for Jannik Sinner. The first set, won by the Italian 6-1, lasted only 26 minutes. In the second set, the Australian earned a break point but failed to convert it.

As for Sinner, he managed to break his opponent's serve in the 7th game to take the set 6-4.

Spizzirri Up Next

The world number 2 asserted his dominance in the third set by securing an early double-break, despite two break-back opportunities for Duckworth.

Sinner ultimately triumphed 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 and will face Eliot Spizzirri in the next round.

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Does anyone know how to update ur version, because mine is still in 2024.11

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As much as I love watching Alcaraz at his best, I'd love to see Alex taking this, he's such a tryer, and getting married and his humour and humility...

15j

Favoritism?

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This year: Alcaraz seed 1, the organizers schedule Alcaraz on day 1, Sinner on day 3.

That means: 7 matches in 15 days for Alcaraz, 7 in 13 days for Sinner; and no rest day for Sinner between quarter and semis, 1 full day rest for Alcaraz.

Also, on the first very hot day, the organizers schedule Sinner...

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