Heat Rule
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.
Jannik Sinner overcame severe cramps in extreme heat to defeat Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The two-time defending champion benefited from a timely suspension under the tournament's heat policy, which allowed the roof on Rod Laver Arena to close and gave him crucial recovery time. Sinner now faces compatriot Luciano Darderi in the next round.