about 1 month ago

Jannik Sinner Admits ‘Heat Rule’ Help After Cramp-Plagued AO Win

After beating Spizzirri 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 4-6 in Australian Open Round 3, Sinner praised his opponent as “an incredible player” and admitted physical struggles. “I struggled physically today,” he said, adding, “I got lucky with the heat rule,” which allowed the roof to close and air conditioning to start. Sinner cramped from the second set but felt “better and better” as the match went on.