Defending champion and world number one Jannik Sinner overcame a challenging match against Holger Rune to secure his place in the Australian Open 2025 quarter-finals.
In a tense game on Rod Laver Arena, disrupted by medical timeouts and even a broken net, both players struggled with the sweltering 32°C heat. Sinner, visibly affected by the conditions, used ice towels during changeovers to stay cool.
Despite these hurdles, the Italian champion displayed resilience, clinching victory with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 scoreline.
“I knew I would struggle today,” Sinner admitted. “This morning was very strange; I didn’t even warm up, focusing on being as fit as possible.”
Sinner will next face Australian Alex de Minaur, promising another thrilling match.
Alex de Minaur Makes History for Australia
Eighth seed Alex de Minaur delighted the home crowd with a commanding 6-0 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 win over American Alex Michelsen. His victory marks the first time he has reached the Australian Open quarter-finals.
“There’s nothing I want more than to play well here in Australia in front of you guys,” said de Minaur. “Let’s go for bigger and better things.”
With Sinner as his next opponent, de Minaur will aim to achieve a historic run in front of his home fans.
Lorenzo Sonego and Ben Shelton Advance
Elsewhere in the tournament, Lorenzo Sonego made history by reaching his first Grand Slam quarter-final. The Italian defeated American qualifier Learner Tien 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1.
Sonego’s next challenge will be 21st seed Ben Shelton. The American advanced after Gael Monfils retired due to a back injury, trailing 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (7-2) 1-0.
Stay tuned for more action as the Australian Open heats up!
