One hour and fifty-two minutes. This was enough for Jannik Sinner to dismiss the Baez case and secure a pass to the round of 16 at the Australian Open . The Italian conceded only four sets to the Argentine (6-0, 6-1, 6-3) and got through to the next round: he will now face the Russian Khachanov (number 15 in the world), who on the Italian night he beat Machac.
However, the path of Flavio Cobolli , one of the surprises in this first part of the Melbourne tournament, ends, defeated by the Australian De Minaur (number 10 ATP) in three sets (6-3, 6-3, 6-1): it was of an almost impossible mission for the Italian, who still emerges with his head held high.
Novak Djokovic 's journey towards the final also continues without too many problems, also winning in three rounds against an Argentinian, Etcheverry (6-3, 6-3, 7-6). Tonight Alcaraz will take to the field for the third round, against the Chinese Shang Juncheng, and Medvedev against the Canadian Auger-Aliassime.
The American talent Shelton was surprisingly eliminated (KO with Mannarino), after Holger Rune's defeat yesterday against another Frenchman, Cazeaux.
(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)
