Jannik Sinner studies the Tristan Schoolkate file.

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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&#39s Tristan Schoolkate, who entered the men&#39s 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.

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