NEW DELHI: Italian tennis sensation
Jannik Sinner
continued his quest for a first
Grand Slam title
with a commanding straight-sets victory, breezing past Dutch qualifier
Jesper de Jong
in the
Australian Open
's second round.
The 22-year-old fourth seed showcased his prowess on
Margaret Court Arena
, dispatching De Jong 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 in a brisk 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Sinner, gracious in victory, acknowledged De Jong's skills, describing him as a "very good player" and recognizing his potential for future success in Grand Slam tournaments.
The Italian's next challenge awaits, as he is set to face either the 26th-seeded
Sebastian Baez
from Argentina or Colombia's unseeded Daniel Elahi Galan in the third round.
The rising star had a breakthrough year in 2023, securing his first Masters title in Toronto and reaching the championship match against the formidable
Novak Djokovic
at the
ATP Finals
.
Sinner's impressive performances have heightened expectations, with many anticipating that a Grand Slam victory is only a matter of time for the talented player.
(With inputs from AFP)
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