Sinner Battles Heat and Cramps to Reach Fourth Round at Australian Open
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Sinner Battles Heat and Cramps to Reach Fourth Round at Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending Australian Open champion, battled through scorching heat and crippling cramps to edge American Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in a grueling three-hour-45-minute third-round thriller on Rod Laver Arena Saturday, ATP Tour reports. Down a break in the third set with arms and legs seizing—echoing past episodes against Holger Rune last year and his Shanghai retirement—Sinner got a crucial lifeline when the Heat Stress Scale hit maximum five, prompting a roof closure and 10-minute cooling break that let him regroup, loosen up, and fire 56 winners despite 51 unforced errors, Tennis.com details. "I got lucky today," the World No. 2 admitted post-match, crediting tactical shifts and better body awareness for clawing back against the fearless No. 85, a University of Texas star in his major debut. This sets up a blockbuster fourth-round clash Sunday with surging compatriot Luciano Darderi, who ousted No. 16 Karen Khachanov—marking three Italians in the last 16 for the first time, per Tennis.com. Sinner, eyeing a historic third straight AO crown like Djokovic, praised Darderi's hard-court breakout after a 9-29 slate entering the event. Off-court, Explora Journeys unveiled a partnership with Sinner and his team to craft exclusive onboard wellness rituals rooted in his nature-inspired routines, a savvy business move blending his zen vibe with luxury cruising. Earlier buzz from his second-round presser highlighted serve tweaks—slower rhythm, adjusted toss—for untapped edge, ATP Tour noted after beating James Duckworth. Social media lit up with ATP's "Sinner Survives" post racking views, while betting markets hype the Darderi showdown. No unconfirmed whispers yet, but this cramps saga could shadow his bio if it recurs—watch for that Italian derby to define his Slam chase.
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