World No.1 Jannik Sinner survived an early scare against Tristan Schoolkate and advanced to the third round of the men's singles. Sinner took two hours and 46 minutes to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

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.

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

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.

Having easily archived the first round against Nicolás Jarry, Jannik Sinner's path at the Australian Open now includes Tristan Schoolkate. A double uncertainty for the world number one Italian.

Top seed and tournament favourite Jannik Sinner was made to work in his opening round win at the Australian Open 2025.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner's consecutive-sets streak ended in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday night, but he advanced with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 victory over wild-card entry Tristan Schoolkate.

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. Sinner has been untouchable in recent months and headed into this contest on a 15-match winning streak in which the only set he had lost was to Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round of the Shanghai Masters on October 6.

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,