
During the fourth round of the Australian Open, defending champion Jannik Sinner faced off against Denmark’s Holger Rune in a match that was anything but ordinary. The match took place at Rod Laver Arena, where temperatures soared above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Both players struggled with the heat, taking medical timeouts to cool down.
The match was already filled with tension and drama when, in the fourth set, Sinner delivered a thunderous serve that struck the net and caused it to detach from the court. The unexpected incident led to a 20-minute delay as tournament officials scrambled to fix the net. Fans watched in disbelief as the crew worked to reconnect the net, which had come loose from its base.
Despite the interruptions, Sinner managed to regain his focus and continue playing. He eventually triumphed over Rune with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, securing his place in the quarterfinals. The victory extended Sinner’s impressive winning streak to 18 consecutive tour-level matches.
Sinner’s performance showcased his resilience and determination, qualities that have defined his career. As he advances to the next round, fans eagerly anticipate his next match, where he will face either No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia or unseeded Alex Michelsen of the United States.
The Australian Open continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected moments, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Sinner’s journey in the tournament is a testament to his skill and tenacity, and he remains a favorite to defend his title.
Sinner at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025


Ranked world no.1, the Italian has achieved a compiled 4-0 match record in 2025. The Italian is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where he ousted the world no.36 Nicolas Jarry 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 6-1, the world no.173 Tristan Schoolkate 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3, the world no.46 Marcos Giron 6-3 6-4 6-2 and the world no.13 Holger Rune 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2.
Jannik won 19 titles in his career: 9 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of February.
Holger Rune in 2025


Currently ranked no.13, Holger played his last match on the 20th of January when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the 4th round of the Australian Open (draw).
This season the Dane has managed to achieve an overall 3-2 win-loss record.
Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune squared off 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Sinner.