The Economic Times

Sinner survives heat scare and mid-match stoppage to keep Australian Open title defence alive

Jannik Sinner survived a tough Australian Open match against Eliot Spizzirri. Sinner faced cramps and soaring temperatures. A heat rule suspension and roof closure helped Sinner recover. He then dominated the match to advance. Spizzirri acknowledged the rules despite the timing. Sinner admitted luck with the heat rule.