Jannik Sinner is in a hurry: overwhelmed Sebastian Baez

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Now on the road of the South Tyrolean there'è the Russian Khachanov

Sinner’s path to the Australian Open continues smoothly. The world No. 4 è disposed of Baez in a peremptory manner. Match without history with the Azure dominating from the first exchanges. The Argentine, number 26 seed, è surrendered 6-0, 6-1, 6-3. The first set è lasted exactly 29 minutes, certifying Sinner’s technical superiority on the court. In total, the match è lasted just one hour and 52 minutes.

In short, little more than a training session for Sinner who thus flew to the round of 16 of the Australian Open in total ease and confirming that he is in an excellent state of form, both physical and mental. Now, on the South Tyrolean's way is Khachanov, the number 15 seed on the scoreboard and an opponent not to be underestimated at all. The Russian bent Machac in four sets.

"I feel good, I feel physically stronger. I think even playing a couple of exhibition matches was a good choice. I thank those who followed me from home because until now I always played when it was late at night in Italy…", the words of Sinner himself in the post-match. In his career, his best result in Melbourne was the quarterfinals in 2022. This year he is definitely dreaming big.

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