Thu Jan 16 16:45:49 UTC 2025: ## Sinner Advances, Medvedev Upset at Australian Open
**Melbourne, Australia** – Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame a slow start to advance to the third round of the Australian Open, while last year’s runner-up, Daniil Medvedev, suffered a stunning upset.
Sinner, the world number one, defeated Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 in a match that saw him drop a set for the first time in 14 matches. Despite the initial setback, Sinner rallied to secure his 16th consecutive victory, setting up a clash with Marcos Giron.
In a major shock, Medvedev was defeated by 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien in a five-set thriller, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (8/10), 1-6, 7-6 (10/7). Tien, ranked 121st in the world, will next face Corentin Moutet.
On the women’s side, top seed Iga Swiatek easily dispatched Rebecca Sramkova 6-0, 6-2, setting up a highly anticipated third-round match against Emma Raducanu, who also advanced after defeating Amanda Anisimova. Other notable women’s results include victories for Elena Rybakina and Emma Navarro.
Friday’s action promises to be a blockbuster, featuring matches from Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka.
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