Yannick Sinner is through to the third round of the 2023 Australian Open as the Darren Cahill prodigy defeated Thomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets.

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Yannick Sinner, decision win over Thomas Martin Etcheverry

The Argentine, who is ranked 79th in the world, lasted only one hour and 46 minutes against the Italian, during which he won only seven games: 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

16 favorites in Melbourne, Sinner had 32 winning games, 25 unforced aces, 6 aces and 3 double faults.

Know:

  • In the third round, Yannick will meet the winner of the match between Lloyd Harris (186 ATP) and Marton Fucovic (78 ATP).
  • Yannick Sinner achieved his best result at the Grand Slam Antipozi last year, reaching the quarterfinals (he was knocked out by Stefanos Tsitsipas).

Australian Open 2023 will be held from January 16 to 29. Ashley Barty (now retired from sports) and Rafael Nadal became the champions of the title.