MATCH REPORT | 2024 Australian Open: Impressive Jannik SINNER dominates Jesper DE JONG to secure spot in third round

Jannik Sinner (No. 4) clinches another straightforward victory by defeating Jesper de Jong (No. 161) in the second round of the Australian Open with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. The Italian took just an hour and 40 minutes to claim his second consecutive win and secure a place in the third round.

The 22-year-old tennis player entered the Australian Open without any official matches since late November when he led his country to win its first Davis Cup title in almost 50 years. In the first round, he easily dispatched Botic van de Zandschulp (No. 59) with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-5, 6-3.

De Jong came into the match with Sinner well-acclimated, having navigated through three qualifying matches and defeating Argentine Pedro Cachín (No. 74) in the first round with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.

In the initial four games, everything seemed evenly matched with both players comfortably holding their serves. Sinner's superiority began to show in the fifth game when he secured the break on his first opportunity. The Italian claimed another break, winning a total of five consecutive games to comfortably close the first set at 6-2, dominating with short points.

In the second set, De Jong managed to win a game with his service, but Sinner resumed his display, taking another five consecutive games to lead 5-1. Despite a minor comeback attempt by the Dutchman with his serve, Sinner ultimately took his second set point to lead 6-2.

The Italian transitioned from an aggressive game in the first set with 15 winners and 8 unforced errors to a more composed style, moving his opponent with only 5 winners and 6 unforced errors. However, he maintained the same effectiveness to secure the set.

In the third set, Sinner's streak continued as he quickly secured two consecutive breaks and held his service to lead 4-0. De Jong managed to win his last service games towards the end of the match but showed no signs of a possible comeback. Sinner closed the set again at 6-2.

Sinner was flawless from the service throughout the match, losing only 10 points on his serve. This marks Sinner's 40th victory in Grand Slam tournaments and the tenth in Melbourne. In the third round, his opponent will emerge from the South American clash between the 26th seed Argentine Sebastian Baez and the Colombian world No. 87 Daniel Elahi Galan