Sinner survives: 'Got lucky' with Aussie heat rule

January 24, 2026

Jannik Sinner faced extreme heat and cramping during his third-round match at the Australian Open 2026 but ultimately secured a comeback victory against Eliot Spizzirri. The match was interrupted due to the heat rule, allowing Sinner to recover and win the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, advancing him to the fourth round.

Sinner survives: 'Got lucky' with Aussie heat rule

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Sinner battled cramping and heat approaching 40C during the match.
The heat rule was invoked, leading to a suspension of play and a roof closure.
He lost his first set since October but rallied to win the next three sets.
Sinner's coach advised him to conserve energy during the match.
This victory advances Sinner to the fourth round of the tournament.

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Sinner survives: 'Got lucky' with Aussie heat rule

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