Why Jannik Sinner vs Holger Rune Australian Open Clash Was Suspended

Jannik Sinner’s exciting fourth-round match against Holger Rune at the Australian Open was unexpectedly suspended after the net broke.

During the third set, Sinner missed his first serve and hit the ball into the net with such force that it snapped the base of the net. The umpire quickly inspected the damage and confirmed that the net was completely broken. As the repairs were needed, both players were asked to leave the court.

This incident came after several delays during the match, including both players taking medical time-outs. The chair umpire informed the crowd that it would take some time to fix the net, and play was paused until the damage was repaired.

The match had already been disrupted by other delays, including a lengthy 11-minute medical time-out for Sinner and a visit from Rune’s physio just before an important point in the match.