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Sinner survives heat scare and mid-match stoppage to keep Australian Open title defence alive

January 24, 2026 1 views 1 min read
Sinner survives heat scare and mid-match stoppage to keep Australian Open title defence alive
Jannik Sinner survived a tough Australian Open match against Eliot Spizzirri. Sinner faced cramps and soaring temperatures. A heat rule suspension and roof closure helped Sinner recover. He then dominated the match to advance. Spizzirri acknowledged the rules despite the timing. Sinner admitted luck with the heat rule.