Jannik Sinner flies to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open .
In the round of 16 the Italian tennis leader beat the Russian Karen Khachanov in three sets with a score of 6-4 7-5 6-3.
The test offered by Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 against the unfortunate Adrian Mannarino was also almost intimidating . The world number one finished with the Frenchman 6-0 6-0 6-3 in an hour and 45 minutes, with a competitive malice almost in response to those who saw him as declining, tired and no longer the favorite for the win. 'Australian Open.
«It's been a long time since we played against Karen – Sinner's words – he is a tough opponent, an incredible player from a mental and physical point of view. It's a joy to play in front of this crowd. In the past I won with him, but every match has its own story. I'm happy with the victory, but it was difficult ."
In the quarterfinals Sinner is awaited by another Russian, the world number 5 Andrej Rublev who fought for more than 4 hours to get the better of the home idol De Minaur, defeated in five sets with a score of 6-4, 6-7 , 6-7, 6-3, 6-0. In the four direct clashes concluded, the record is 4-0 for the Italian , who twice had to retire when he faced Rublev.
(Unioneonline/vl)
