Defending champion Jannik Sinner’s consecutive-sets streak has ended in the second round of the Australian Open.

In a match slated for Tuesday, Tristan Schoolkate (No. 173 in rankings) will meet Jannik Sinner (No. 1) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.Sinner’s last competition was a win, 6-2,

Elsewhere, Australian wildcard James McCabe was knocked out as American world No.42 Alex Michelsen claimed a steady 7-5 6-3 7-6 (7-4) victory. McCabe earned the biggest pay day of his career at $200,000. The 21-year-old defeated Spain’s Martin Landaluce in straight sets in the first round for his maiden win at a grand slam.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his first set since October but recovered to beat Tristan Schoolkate and reach the third round of the Australian Open.

Defending champ Jannik Sinner drops set for first time since October, but rallies for win; American Danielle Collins plays villain while advancing.

Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate is determined to play with freedom against Jannik Sinner when he meets the world No. 1 in his second-round clash on Thursday.

World number one Jannik Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches on Thursday before surging back to keep his Australian Open title defence on track.

Tristan Schoolkate (No. 173 in the world) faces Taro Daniel (No. 84) in the Round of 128 at the Australian Open.Schoolkate’s last action was on August 29, 2024 at the US Open,

Watch the match highlights between Jannik Sinner & Tristan Schoolkate in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.

Jannik Sinner has admitted he was 'struggling' to cope with the breezy conditions at the Australian Open as he beat Tristan Schoolkate in four sets on Thursday morning. The world No 1 is hoping to defend his title Down Under,

Although Schoolkate was unable to add to his two tour-level match wins tally, he'll be going home with a significant payday.