Jannik Sinner powers into Australian Open second round while Monfils says goodbye

January 20, 2026

TL;DR

Jannik Sinner advanced after Hugo Gaston retired with Sinner leading 6-2, 6-1.
Ben Shelton defeated Ugo Humbert 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) to reach the second round.
Lorenzo Musetti advanced when Raphaël Collignon retired due to cramping and dizziness.
Eliot Spizzirri, Karen Khachanov, and Sebastián Báez also advanced.
Gaël Monfils played his final Australian Open match, losing to Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5.
Monfils received a standing ovation after his farewell to the tournament.

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