Jannik Sinner Battles Health Struggles and Net Incident to Advance at Australian Open

The Italian tennis star overcame physical exhaustion and an unusual 20-minute delay caused by a broken net to defeat Holger Rune in the fourth round.

Jannik Sinner defeated Holger Rune in four sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4) to secure a spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
The match was marked by Sinner's visible physical struggles, including trembling hands and exhaustion in the extreme heat of over 30°C.
A powerful shot by Sinner broke the net's support mechanism in the fourth set, causing a 20-minute delay while repairs were made.
Both players required medical timeouts during the match, with Sinner recovering from low energy and Rune receiving treatment for his leg.
Sinner credited the crowd's support for helping him persevere, describing the match as mentally and physically challenging.