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Tsitsipas Advances to Second Round of Australian Open with Comeback Victory

Published January 20, 2026, 15:19
Tsitsipas Advances to Second Round of Australian Open with Comeback Victory

Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a significant victory at the Australian Open, advancing to the second round after a thrilling comeback. He faced Sitaro Mochizuki and, despite losing the first set 4-6, managed to take control of the match and win the next three sets with scores of 6-3, 6-2, and 6-2. The Japanese opponent surprised Tsitsipas at the beginning, capitalizing on a break, but the Greek tennis player reacted immediately and, with a more aggressive game, managed to equalize and claim the win. This victory marks a positive start for Tsitsipas in the tournament.