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Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Sinner’s fight for quarter-final spot; Musetti downs Fritz; Anisimova wins; Inglis in Swiatek test
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Darderi slipping behind and feeling the pinch
This might all be over before we know it. Sinner is a class above here. But who is really surprised? The frustration boiled over for Darderi only moments ago and the 23-year-old belted a ball high in the stands, earning a code violation.
Jannik Sinner leads Luciano Darderi 6-1, 3-1
The main focus tonight
Righto, so there are a few matches to focus on tonight. Shortly, Australia’s own Maddison Inglis will walk onto Rod Laver Arena for a daunting assignment against world No.2 Iga Swiatek. We’ll be sharing our attention between that clash and Sinner’s fourth-round battle against his countryman.
Here are Monday’s match details:
Sinner claims the opening set 6-1
That was blistering tennis from the two-time defending champ. Sinner surged through the opening set 6-1 in just 27 minutes. It’s an even tougher assignment for Luciano Darderi now.
Eyes on the prize: Jannik Sinner.Credit: AP
Tuesday’s forecast: What’s the deal?
Australian Open organisers have responded to the brutal high temperatures forecast for Tuesday in Victoria. They are starting play a little earlier than usual and have delayed wheelchair competition for 24 hours.
Key details:
- Gates will open at 9.00am tomorrow.
- Matches on Margaret Court Arena commence at 11.00am and is open to Ground pass holders.
- Rod Laver Arena matches will start at 11.30am
Sinner off to a flyer
In a matter of moments, Jannik Sinner has raced to a 5-0 lead. There’s two breaks of serve in that mix. Can Sinner do it again now and pick up a bagel set?
Jannik Sinner leads Luciano Darderi 5-0
The weather situation
It’s by no means as hot today in Melbourne as it was on Saturday, but there’s still a bit of sting in the breeze. Not long after 6pm local time, it’s hovering around 30 degrees Celsius in old Melbourne town.
And here’s the current reading on the tournament’s heat stress scale. That’s pretty high when the air temperature doesn’t seem that severe.
Sinner leads 3-0
That was a clinical service game and Sinner consolidates his break. The match is racing along now. I’ll go out on a limb – Sinner to go through in straight sets and have an early night.
Break: Sinner with early ascendancy
Champion Italian Jannik Sinner secures the break at the earliest chance. Advantage the world No.2. The gap in class is already on show on MCA.
Jannik Sinner leads Luciano Darderi 2-0
Sinner goes ahead early
That was a pretty lengthy service game for Jannik Sinner, but he edges ahead. Sinner saw off two break points, but found his groove and eased into the match nicely.
Jannik Sinner leads Luciano Darderi 1-0
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