Jan 20, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Jannik Sinner of Italy in action against Hugo Gaston of France in the first round of the menís singles at the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images | Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played out a thrilling rivalry on the ATP Tour despite their relatively brief careers so far. Alcaraz and Sinner could meet once again at the Australian Open, but only at the very last stage of the Grand Slam.

Jannik Sinner progressed to the next round of the Australian Open 2026 after his opponent Hugo Gaston retired, at the iconic Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday, January 20 on Day 3

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the favorites to reach their fourth straight Major final in Melbourne. In the meanwhile, the Spaniard recalled vividly his first match against his greatest rival, at the 2019 Alicante Challenger.

Jannik Sinner wasted no time in getting his Australian Open campaign up and running, finishing off Hugo Gaston in just over an hour. The match at Rod Laver Arena ended early when Gaston retired while trailing 6-2,

Jannik Sinner's girlfriend, Danish model Laila Hasanovic, enjoyed some R&R in France before he looks to win a three-peat in the Australian Open, which gets under way in Melbourne this week.

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Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka win in the Australian Open first round but Britons Katie Boutler and Sonay Kartal are beaten.