Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
Time: 1:30p.m. IST
How to Watch (TV): Sony Sports Network
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston Highlights, Australian Open 2026 1st Round: Italian Wins As Opponent Retires
Jannik Sinner progressed to the next round of the Australian Open 2026 after his opponent Hugo Gaston retired, at the iconic Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday, January 20 on Day 3
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Welcome to the highlights of today's Australian Open 2026 tournament as Jannik Sinner entered the second round after his opponent Hugo Gaston had to retire on the third day in Melbourne on Tuesday. Gaston had retire out in the third set against Sinner due to an achilles heel issue. This means the two-time defending champion was already leading 6-2, 6-1 when the Frenchman called out.
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Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Match Underway
Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston is underway with the Italian to serve first.
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Tight Game
Hugo Gaston, who has not been beyond the second round in four previous appearances at the Australian Open, has gone 2-2 against the Italian champion.
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Italian Coasting
Sinner is coasting in his match against Gaston. A hold to love for the world number two, who is one game away from taking the first set on Rod Laver Arena.
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: First Set Covered
1st set goes to Jannik Sinner who wins it 6-2. The Frenchman was 40-15 up on serve but Sinner wins four points in a row to wrap up the first set. Some performance this from the defending champion.
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Bagel Coming Up
Jannik Sinner sends a fifth ace of the match on his way to securing a 5-0 lead in set two. Gaston finding it hard against the Italian, who is showing class and oomph at the same time.
Jannik Sinner Vs Hugo Gaston LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Retirement
Uh-oh! We have yet another injury at the Australian Open 2026 as Hugo Gaston retires in the third set against Jannik Sinner due to an achilles heel issue. Sinner had won the first two sets 6-2, 6-1.
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