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Jannik Sinner overcomes cramp and heat to advance at Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner battled severe cramping and extreme heat to defeat Eliot Spizzirri in a dramatic third-round match at the Australian Open on January 24, 2026. The match was temporarily suspended due to the tournament's heat policy, allowing the Italian to recover and secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory. Meanwhile, smoke from a distant bushfire briefly disrupted play on other courts in Melbourne.