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.

Jannik Sinner for the first time since October lost a set as an incredible streak ended at the Australian Open but he still prevailed against the Aussie ace Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round to quell the potential upset charge.

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.

In the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner overcame Tristan Schoolkate in four sets, despite a challenging start. Sinner prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3. Sinner's coach Darren Cahill will retire post-season.

Sinner has raced to a 63-18 win-loss record at Grand Slams. On the other hand, his win-loss record at the Australian Open reads as 17-4. Notably, Sinner enjoyed a 23-2 win-loss record at Slams last year.

An interesting encounter will see Italy's next big thing, Jannik Sinner, take on home favorite Tristan Schoolkate of Australia in the Australian Open Round of 64. Both men earned convincing victories in the opening round: Sinner took down Nicolas Jarry in straight sets,

After comfortably advancing past the first round against Nicolás Jarry, Jannik Sinner now faces Tristan Schoolkate at the Australian Open. This matchup presents a double challenge for

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,

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

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.