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Sinner Advances To Australian Open Second Round After Opponent Retirement

January 20, 2026

Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after his opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired due to injury while Sinner was leading comfortably. The match ended with Sinner dropping only three games and taking just over an hour to secure the win.

Sinner Advances To Australian Open Second Round After Opponent Retirement

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Key Highlights

Jannik Sinner's opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired during their match.
Sinner was leading 6-2, 6-1 when the retirement occurred.
The match lasted a little over an hour on Rod Laver Arena.
Sinner expressed disappointment in the way the match ended.
This marks Sinner's first competitive match at Melbourne Park since his previous victory.

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Sinner Advances To Australian Open Second Round After Opponent Retirement

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