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Jannik Sinner Vs James Duckworth, Australian Open: Reigning Champ Overpowers Home ‍Wildcard

Jannik Sinner continued his bid for an Australian Open three-peat with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over home ‍wildcard James Duckworth on Thursday (January 22, 2026), finishing off in under two hours. Sinner proved just too good for Duckworth, producing a serving masterclass to sail into the third round. It was Sinner’s 27th successive Tour-level victory against Australian players, his last defeat ​⁠coming against Duckworth in Toronto in 2021. The Italian two-time defending champion meets United States' Eliot Spizzirri next.

Jannik Sinner of Italy waves after winning his second round match against James Duckworth of Australia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
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James Duckworth of Australia waves as he leaves the court following his second round loss to Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
James Duckworth of Australia waves as he leaves the court following his second round loss to Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by James Duckworth of Australia following their second match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by James Duckworth of Australia following their second match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
James Duckworth of Australia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
James Duckworth of Australia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to James Duckworth of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
James Duckworth of Australia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
James Duckworth of Australia plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
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