Sinner was cruising at 4-2 up, but Spizzirri fought back and took the first set. However, the Italian is fighting his way back in the contest, as he takes 3-1 lead in the second set.
Sinner Vs Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 Third Round: World No. 2 Drops First Set In Severe Conditions
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri Live Score, Australian Open 2026 Third Round: Follow the play-by-play updates from the men’s singles match on January 24, 2026
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Welcome to the live coverage of the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles third-round match between Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Saturday, January 24, 2026. World No. 2 and two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has been in good form at Melbourne Park, cruising past James Duckworth in the second round with a straight-sets victory, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. Sinner has now extended his winning streak at the Australian Open to 16 matches, having never lost a third-round match here. His opponent, 24-year-old Eliot Spizzirri, is making his main draw debut in Melbourne. He stunned No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca in the opening round and then battled past Wu Yibing in a five-set thriller. Follow the Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri Australian Open 2026 third-round clash live updates right here.
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Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Sinner Fighting Back
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Italian Clearly Struggling In Sweltering Melbourne Heat
It's 34 degrees Celsius in Melbourne at the moment and the Italian is clearly feeling the heat! He has lost the first game to the American and things are not looking cozy for the world no. 2!
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Game On At Rod Laver Arena!
Men’s No.2 Jannik Sinner has lost the opening set 6-4 to American Eliot Spizzirri in blistering conditions on Rod Laver Arena. How will the Italian respond?
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Spizzirri Serving For Set
Out of nowhere, the American has blazed through the first set, as he now serves to gain threshold of the match. Sinner's response is a must-watch here, as the Italian will not make things easy.
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Who Is Spizzirri?
Spizzirri's idol is none other than Roger Federer. In 2019, the Swiss maestro even participated in an extended training session with a then 17-year-old Spizzirri at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Former tennis star James Blake serves as a mentor to Spizzirri. In addition, Blake’s brother, Thomas, is part of the 24-year-old’s coaching team.
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Italian Goes Two Games Up
Sinner holds his own serve and then breaks Spizzirri's serve to go two games up in the first set. Show of dominance from the no. 2 seed at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Match Begins
Sinner to serve as we get the third round match underway at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Match To Begin Shortly
Sinner vs Spizzirri will get underway shortly at the Rod Laver Arena.
Jannik Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Telecast & Streaming Details
What: Australian Open, men’s singles third round
Who: No. 2 Jannik Sinner vs. Eliot Spirrizzi
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Time: 6:30 AM IST
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live stream: SonyLiv
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