After wasting a set point in the second tiebreaker with an ill-conceived drop shot, Jannik Sinner quickly reverted to what's been working for him and finished off a straight-set win over Nicolas Jarry to begin his Australian Open title defense.

As the controversy surrounding his doping violations bubbles away, Jannik Sinner admits he was unsure what kind of reception he would meet from Australian Open crowds.

Jannik Sinner was pleased to receive a warm welcome at the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne despite an ongoing doping controversy. Sinner defeated Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to qualify for the second round.

No. 1 Jannik Sinner launched his Australian Open title defense with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1 win over Chile's Nicolas Jarry on Monday.

Jannik Sinner will make his official debut in 2025 at the Australian Open tomorrow. The world number 1 will face the Chilean ace Nicolas Jarry in the first round, in a match that could hide some pitfalls. However, there is no doubt that the Italian champion is the top favorite to win at Melbourne Park this year and confirm the title won in 2024.

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.

Iga Swiatek, a self-described “control freak,” is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she describes as probably the worst time in her life.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Sofia Kenin of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) MELBOURNE,

World number one Jannik Sinner, despite a doping scandal, won his Australian Open opener against Nicolas Jarry. Sinner attributed his positive test to a medication error. The Melbourne crowd remained supportive,