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Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Sinner to cruise into AO third round

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Last updated: 15 Jan 2025
Andrew Hendrie 15 Jan 2025
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  • Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate predictions for Thursday's Australian Open R2 game
  • Sinner has won his last 14 matches in straight sets
  • Sinner has won 56 of his last 59 matches on hardcourt
  • Schoolkate is facing a top 20 player for the first time
  • The match is scheduled to start around 7.00pm AEDT on Thursday January 16
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Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate Tips, Prediction & Live Stream


World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continues his Australian Open title defence when he squares off against Aussie wildcard Tristan Schoolkate in the second round inside Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night.

  • Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
  • Head To Head
  • Jannik Sinner Form
  • Tristan Schoolkate Form
  • Live Stream
As expected, not much value to be had in this contest, but still the chance to make some profit. Sinner hasn't lost to a player ranked outside the top 100 since 2021 and has won 56 of his last 59 matches on a hardcourt, while the inexperienced Schoolkate is facing a top 20 player for the first time in his career. Back the Italian in for a comprehensive straight sets demolition job, covering a -9.5 games line in the process.

Head To Head


This will be the first career meeting between the pair.

Jannik Sinner Form


Sinner was tasked with one of the toughest possible opening round opponents in Nicolas Jarry, with the Chilean coming into that contest with a formidable 10-16 record against top 10 opponents.

The World No. 1 was forced to dig deep in the opening two sets before running away with the third, completing a 7-6 7-6 6-1 victory, withstanding 40 winners from Jarry's racquet in the process.

After securing titles at the Shanghai Masters and ATP Finals, along with leading Italy to Davis Cup glory at the end of 2024, Sinner has now won 16 matches on the trot - and the last 14 of those victories have come in straight sets.

Additionally, Sinner has also won 15 consecutive hardcourt Grand Slam matches in a row after sweeping the Australian Open and US Open titles last year.

Tristan Schoolkate Form


It's been a tremendous last 12 months for Schoolkate, who is looking to make that transition from the Challenger Tour to ATP level in 2025.

Currently ranked No. 173 in the world, Schoolkate has been grinding away in a bid to take his game to the next level and he made big steps towards that goal at the US Open, where on his Grand Slam debut, he defeated Taro Daniel in five sets to reach the second round.

Schoolkate proceeded to race to a two-set lead over Jakub Mensik (who just knocked out sixth seed Casper Ruud this AO) in the second round in New York before falling in five.

As luck would have it, Schoolkate once again drew Daniel in the first round of the Australian Open after being awarded a wildcard into the main draw following four previous qualifying exits. The 23-year-old Perth Native doubled down, beating Daniel in four sets to earn a crack at Sinner.

Live Stream


Watch and bet on Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate live Australian Open tennis.

You can watch and bet on the match live at bet365 > Tennis > Australian Open with the action available to stream on desktop and mobile.

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Verdict

As mentioned, not much value to be had here, but very confident in Sinner making light work of Schoolkate, who unfortunately will be out of his depth on Rod Laver Arena.

Back Sinner in for a convincing straight sets victory, covering a -9.5 games line for his 17th win on the trot.

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