Australian Open: Sinner Sends Strong Message by Dominating Fritz in Practice

Jannik Sinner Crushes Taylor Fritz in Practice Set, Raising Questions Ahead of Australian Open

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Jules Hypolite

le 14/01/2026 à 19h54

1 min to read

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With just days to go until the start of the Australian Open, the intensity is already ramping up in practice. As often happens ahead of a Grand Slam, top players test themselves in practice sets to fine-tune their game.

Sinner Cruises Past Fritz

On Wednesday, before participating in the One Point Slam, Jannik Sinner played a practice set against world No. 9 Taylor Fritz. The match quickly turned in favor of the Italian, who won 6-1, in what the media outlet Big Three called a "one-sided set."

A concerning result for Fritz, who has been struggling with knee tendinitis since the start of the season. The American had indicated he was considering taking a break if he couldn't manage the pain.