Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Jannik Sinner (L) vs Tristan Schoolkate (R) preview, (Source: Getty Images)
Jannik Sinner (L) vs Tristan Schoolkate (R) preview, (Source: Getty Images)

Match Details

Fixture: (1) Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate

Date: January 16, 2025

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Round: Second Round (Round of 64)

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Hard (Outdoor)

Prize Money: A$ 96,500,000

Live Telecast: USA - ESPN & Tennis Channel | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Sports & Sony LIV


Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate preview

Top seed Jannik Sinner will look to continue his title defense when he takes on local favorite Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of the Australian Open. Sinner is coming to this season on the back of one of the most successful seasons in ATP history. He won eight titles last year, seven of which were on hard courts, including two Major titles.

Sinner started his season in Melbourne itself. He won 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1 against Nicolas Jarry in the first round. The No. 1 player in the world was strong on serve, winning 83 percent and 70 percent of his first and second serve points respectively. The first two sets were close as the Italian had to win via tiebreaks, but he was able to distance himself in the third set to wrap up the match.

Schoolkate did not start 2025 well. The Australian failed to qualify for the main draw of the Brisbane International, losing 4-6, 4-6 to Mikhail Kukushkin. He also lost in the first round of the Adelaide International, losing 6-7 (8), 3-6 to Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

At the Australian Open, Schoolkate received a wild card and started with a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-1 over Taro Daniel. The Australian player was in good form, hitting 23 aces enabling him to win 85 percent of the first serve points. He hit 66 winners and mixed up his play, coming to the net 32 times, winning 72 percent of the approach points.


Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate head-to-head

This will be the first time these two players will face each other.


Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate odds

Player NameMoneylineHandicap BetsTotal Games
Jannik Sinner-10000-1.5 (-5000)Over 26.5 (-145)
Tristan Schoolkate+2200+1.5 (+775)Under 26.5 (+100)

(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)


Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate prediction

Sinner has a 79 percent win record at the Australian Open, with the Italian winning the title last year. Overall the World No. 1 has reached 21 hard court finals, winning 16 titles, seven of which came last year.

This is only the second main draw appearance for Tristan Schoolkate after last year's US Open. He has not won any titles on Tour yet but has two hard-court titles on the Challenger Tour.

The Australian has to rally every bit of crowd support he can get if he has to cause the biggest upset of the event. Sinner, on the other hand, will look to get the job done quickly and reach the third round.

Pick- Sinner to win in straight sets.

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