Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Jannik Sinner blows away Holger Rune to reach quarter-finals

Tennis star and world number one Jannik Sinner has completely outplayed Holger Rune by 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 20. The star player had a terrific start to the game, having won the first set comfortably and setting the stage to mark a straight-set win. However, the Denmark star staged his comeback and clinched the second set to level up the game. Following the same, the Italian sensation showcased his stellar display and hit some ridiculous, stunning passing shots and incredible strokes to win the third and fourth sets of the game to book the quarter-final berth in the first Grand Slam of the year.

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Jannik Sinner faced significant challenges in the fourth round of 2025 Australian Open

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old tennis star faced significant challenges during this game as he appeared to be battling an illness and visibly shaking during a break in the play in the third set of the game, raising big concerns about his health condition. In the third set of the game, the star player continued delivering sensational performances but showed concerning signs regarding his health. At 2-1 up, Sinner was spotted visibly extremely distressed and ill on his bench with a towel over his face and trembling both hands. He was later spotted having a conversation with his team and medical staff.

Jannik Sinner physically shaking during his match against Rune at Australian Open

He told his team he wasn’t able to ‘move to his left’

Visibly struggling and hasn’t been the same for the last two sets

Likely adrenaline combined with not feeling 100%
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 20, 2025

Sinner d. Holger Rune 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2

Jannik reaches a 10th Grand Slam QF

Not feeling 100% today, but he’s world #1 for a reason.. Exemplary fight

✅11th straight win at AO
✅3rd AO QF
✅18th straight win
✅33 of last 34 matches matches

He is the gold standard right now

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 20, 2025

Notably, Jannik Sinner had a stellar 2024 year as he won the Australian Open and US Open that year. The Italian poses a great chance to defend his Australian Open title this year and to maintain his top ATP rankings after his blistering performances at Melbourne Park, which makes him a strong contender to head to win the title this time as well. However, his health in the showpiece events has now raised some big questions.

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