Who retired in the Jannik Sinner Australian Open match?

Hugo Gaston retired from his match against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open.

Who did Ben Shelton play in the first round of the Australian Open?

Ben Shelton played Ugo Humbert in his first-round match at the Australian Open.

What was Gaël Monfils' final Australian Open match?

Gaël Monfils played his final Australian Open match on January 20, 2026, losing to Dane Sweeny.

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Sinner Dominates Australian Open Opener as Rival Retires

20 Jan

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Summary

Jannik Sinner advanced rapidly in the Australian Open after opponent Hugo Gaston retired.
Ben Shelton overcame a tough first-round match against Ugo Humbert.
Veteran Gaël Monfils played his final Australian Open match, losing in a long battle.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner made a swift entry into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. His opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired after losing the first two sets 6-2, 6-1, allowing Sinner to advance in just over an hour. This marked Sinner's first match since his ATP Finals victory in November.

In a competitive clash between left-handers, Ben Shelton, a semi-finalist from the previous year, defeated Ugo Humbert in three sets. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, acknowledged the difficulty of facing Humbert, ranked No. 33, in the first round.

Fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti also advanced due to an opponent's retirement, as Raphaël Collignon quit in the fourth set. Eliot Spizzirri, Karen Khachanov, and Sebastian Baez also secured their spots in the next round.