(Melbourne) Jannik Sinner, 16e world, passed without flinching in the third round of the Australian Open by beating the Argentinian Tomas Etcheverry (79e) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, Wednesday in Melbourne.

In the next round, the 21-year-old Italian will face Hungarian Marton Fucsovics (78e) or South African Lloyd Harris (186e).

Sinner is highly anticipated during this Australian Major after establishing himself among the best in 2022, notably reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the United States Open.