Hugo Gaston vs Jannik Sinner Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Jannik Sinner begins the defence of his Australian Open title against Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the first round.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Hugo Gaston vs Jannik Sinner prediction
Hugo Gaston has reached the second round of the Australian Open in each of the last two years, but the luck if the draw has not been on his side this time around as he faces the reigning champion.
The Frenchman, ranked 94th at present, reached the main draw of the ASB Classic recently, but lost in straight sets to Cameron Norrie in the first round.
Jannik Sinner has been crowned Australian Open champion in each of the last two years, and is the favourite among the bookies to go all the way again this time around.
The Italian has not been in competitive action since winning the ATP Finals in November, but tuned up for Melbourne with a competitive exhibition contest with rival Carlos Alcaraz in South Korea.
Gaston and Sinner have met twice before, both in 2021, with Sinner winning in straight sets on each occasion. Anything other than another routine victory for the world number two here would be a surprise.
Hugo Gaston vs Jannik Sinner tip: Jannik Sinner to win 3-0
