James Duckworth vs Jannik Sinner Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round

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Australian James Duckworth tries to pull off the biggest shock of the tournament in front of his home crowd against back-to-back defending champion Jannik Sinner

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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James Duckworth vs Jannik Sinner prediction

The Australian public will be willing James Duckworth on to pull off a huge upset here. Jannik Sinner has been the king of Melbourne for the past two years, winning the Australian Open on both occasions. He’s now won his last 15 matches at the tournament and cruised through to the second round, dropping just three games across two sets before first round opponent Hugo Gaston withdrew through injury.

Duckworth thrilled the home crowd in the opening round, coming back from two sets to one down to reel off the fourth and fifth sets, winning a classic to set up this contest. However, the Aussie has never reached the third round at Melbourne and Sinner’s brilliance on the court is likely to see him on the back foot for the vast majority of this match.

Sinner is ultimately just too good in every facet of his game and should come through this one easily, provided he keeps his composure and doesn’t let the Australian crowd phase him mentally.

James Duckworth vs Jannik Sinner tip: Jannik Sinner to win 3-0