Sinner Vs Spizzirri LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 Third Round: World No. 2 Drops First Set In Severe Conditions

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

Sinner to serve as we get the third round match underway at the Rod Laver Arena.

Sinner vs Spizzirri will get underway shortly at the Rod Laver Arena.

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

Good morning, tennis fans! This is the start of our live blog covering Jannik Sinner’s third-round match against Eliot Spizzirri. Stay tuned for pre-match updates as they come in.