Jannik Sinner studies the Tristan Schoolkate file.
He had already reached the second round of a Slam at the last US Open
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In Melbourne, in the path of Jannik Sinner, there's now Tristan Schoolkate. The 24-year-old Australian overcame Taro Daniel in the first round, earning him the chance to face the world No. 1 in what, on balance, will be the most important match of his entire career.
The native of Perth, Australia, became è passionate about tennis thanks to his father, an esteemed tennis teacher. At a very young age, he seemed destined for a major career but, to date, has fallen short of high expectations. Data in hand, he has won only two matches on the ATP circuit and, at present, è number 173 in the world.
His game è purely offensive. He figured it out, late, Taro Daniel, defeated by Tristan Schoolkate in the first round (6-7, 7-6, 6-1, 6-4 the match partials). Interestingly, even at the last US Open, another Slam in which he è landed in the second round, he had beaten Taro Daniel himself in his debut match in the tournament.
On paper, Jannik Sinner should have no problem getting rid of Australia's Tristan Schoolkate, who entered the men's draw thanks to a wild card. The match between the two è scheduled for Thursday morning no earlier than 9 a.m. For Tristan Schoolkate it will be a match to remember forever, no matter how it turns out.