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.

The Australian Open is in full swing with the top players fighting it out amongst themselves for one of the most prestigious prizes in tennis.

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.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner fought through blistering heat and an undisclosed ailment to defeat Holger Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Monday. Sinner, the defending champion, met with the tournament doctor before beginning the match and needed a medical timeout in the third set.

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek progress to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open amid challenges. Sinner battled illness to defeat Dane Holger Rune. Meanwhile, Swiatek continued her quest for a maiden win by beating Eva Lys.

Jannik Sinner fought through illness to reach the Australian Open's quarter-finals, while Gael Monfils retired due to a back injury. Iga Swiatek continued her impressive form, defeating Eva Lys. Elina Svitolina uplifted Ukraine with her win,

No. 19 seed Madison Keys scored the big upset on Day 9 of the Australian Open, defeating No. 6 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at Margaret Court Arena to advance to the tournament quarterfinals. Rybakina fought a back injury throughout the match and was still ...

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

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Iga Swiatek will be desperate to avoid a major shock and Jannik Sinner is also eyeing

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

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.