Luciano Darderi
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Sinner defeats Darderi to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2026 with a straight-sets victory over compatriot Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2). The match was marked by Darderi's frustration leading to a code violation and Sinner's removal of a banned fitness tracker before play. Sinner now awaits the winner of Ben Shelton versus Casper Ruud.
Luciano Darderi issued a public apology after overlooking a young mascot girl before his Italian Open semifinal in Rome. The 24-year-old Italian cited intense focus and match tension as the cause of the unintended slight.