Defending Champion Sinner Cruises into Round 2 Jannik Sinner lived up to his top-seeded status at the Australian Open, advancing to the second round with a swift performance that showcased his sharp baseline play and composure under pressure. The defending champion wasted little time as his French opponent, Hugo Gaston, withdrew midway through the first…

Sinner Advances to Round 2 as Gaston Retires Defending champion Jannik Sinner moved into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday, stamping his authority on the opening day at Melbourne Park. After a little more than an hour on court, Sinner was confirmed in the next round when his French opponent Hugo Gaston retired while…