Jannik Sinner admits he had ‘big luck’ in Australian Open win over Holger Rune

The top seed struggled with illness during a four-set battle at Melbourne Park.Download

Jannik Sinner talks to medical staff. Picture: Vincent Thian/AP

Ailing defending champion Jannik Sinner admitted he was fortunate to survive a fourth-round battle with Holger Rune at the Australian Open.

Sinner looked in deep trouble after losing the second set and he took a long medical timeout early in the third as he battled to stay on level terms.