Who retired in the Australian Open match against Jannik Sinner?

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

How many Australian Open titles has Jannik Sinner won?

Jannik Sinner is the double defending champion, having won the Australian Open twice previously.

When was Jannik Sinner's first official match since the ATP Finals?

His first official match after the ATP Finals was his Australian Open second-round qualifier on Tuesday.

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Sinner Cruises to Aussie Open Round 2 After Rival Retires

20 Jan

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Summary

Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced quickly in the Australian Open.
His opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired after losing the first two sets.
Sinner was in strong form on Rod Laver Arena, aiming for a third title.

Sinner Cruises to Aussie Open Round 2 After Rival Retires

Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion, secured his spot in the second round of the Australian Open with a swift victory on Tuesday. His opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired from the match after losing the first two sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-1. The match concluded in just over an hour.

Sinner, ranked world number two, was competing in his first official match since his ATP Finals triumph over Carlos Alcaraz. He displayed formidable play on the Rod Laver Arena, the scene of his previous two victories. Gaston's retirement came after he signaled he could no longer continue, retiring to his seat.

Speaking after the match, Sinner expressed surprise at the retirement but acknowledged Gaston's apparent physical struggles. The Italian star now advances to face either James Duckworth or Dino Prizmic in his quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Australian Open title.