Defending champion Jannik Sinner has moved into the quarterfinals at the Australian Open after beating Holger Rune during a match slowed down by medical timeouts for each player and a delay because the net got knocked loose.

World No.1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina, Elena Rybakina and other big players will be in action on Day 9 of the hard court major at the Melbourne Park.

MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner battled through illness to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday as his Italian compatriot Lorenzo Sonego ended teenager Learner Tien's fairytale run. Read more at straitstimes.

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine gestures during her fourth round match against Veronika Kudermetova of ... (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during his fourth round match against ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — First came the medical timeouts, one each for Jannik Sinner and Holger ... following her fourth round win over Veronika Kudermetova of Russia at the Australian Open ...

The World No. 1, despite feeling unwell in sweltering conditions, kept up his title defense with a four-set triumph.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — First came the medical timeouts, one each for Jannik Sinner and Holger ... 6-1 winner against Veronika Kudermetova. Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek had ...

With the end of the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner was honoured in Turin, Italy, for his new Grand Slam title. In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we revisit some of the moments that marked the day among ATP and WTA stars.

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed ... Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beat Veronika Kudermetova -- then declined to shake the ...

Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches.

On-court blow-ups for the ages, rowdy spectators causing strife and memorable close finishes – this Australian Open has had it all.

Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here. GO FURTHER Australian Open final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev for third Grand Slam title Getty Images There were two matches going on ...