Day seven at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner beats Marcus Giron 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach fourth round
Emma Raducanu crushed by Iga Swiatek earlier on Saturday
Injured Elena Rybakina wins and Gael Monfils rolls back the years
Fourth seed Jasmine Paolini stunned by Elina Svitolina
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*Sinner 5-3 Giron
Mark Woodforde
17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Giron gave him a different look, stood further back to receive that second serve to make the server do something a little extra with the ball.
*Sinner 5-3 Giron
Now then.
This is unexpected. Marcos Giron earns a break point after a string of uncharacteristic errors from Jannik Sinner.
Sinner 5-3 Giron
Jannik Sinner pounces on Marcos Giron's weaker second serve to draw level at 30-30 but the American finds a first serve to prevent Sinner earning a break point.
The Italian advances to the net in the next rally and it doesn't pay off as he pings it long and Giron takes the hold.
Sinner 5-2 Giron*
Another quick service game for Jannik Sinner as he holds to love and Marcos Giron will have to serve to stay in the set.
*Sinner 4-2 Giron
Image source, EPAWell that was part luck and part brilliance from Marcos Giron to save break point.
He sticks out a hopeful racquet as Jannik Sinner's forehand is heading for the back corner of the court and it drops just over the net and Sinner can't get there.
A couple of good serves get Giron out of trouble to take the hold.
Sinner 4-1 Giron*
Marcos Giron starts his service game well with an ace but as soon as he has to engage with Jannik Sinner in a rally the Italian just simply has the better of him.
The defending champion is dictating the points from the baseline and he has a chance to go a double break up here.
Sinner 4-1 Giron*
Another no-nonsense game from Jannik Sinner as he takes the hold to love.
There's a lot of exasperated sighs and frustrated faces coming from Marcos Giron. Tough going, this.
*Sinner 3-1 Giron
Image source, Getty ImagesImportant game for Marcos Giron to get on the board.
He takes a gritty hold after Jannik Sinner had threatened to take his serve for a second time in the match.
Sinner 3-0 Giron*
Too many errors from American Marcos Giron at the moment.
He grimaces as his return can only find the net for 30-30.
Sinner 3-0 Giron*
Smooth sailing for Jannik Sinner so far.
After just nine minutes on court the Italian is a break up having won three games in a row.
*Sinner 2-0 Giron
Image source, Getty ImagesWell that's disappointing for Marcos Giron.
He saves the first break point but nudges his backhand into the net and concedes the break.
Sinner 1-0 Giron*
Mark Woodforde
17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
If I was [Giron's] coach I would be showing him the match that Sinner played against Tristan Schoolkate. Marcos Giron has much more experience than the young Australian.
Tactically, he should get to the net. He’s got good speed, a handy serve and he's not shy about volleying.
He has a pretty solid attitude.
Sinner 1-0 Giron*
Marcos Giron is already shaking his head as he slams into the net then Jannik Sinner plays a lovely backhand passing shot down the line to bring up two break points.
Sinner 1-0 Giron*
Defending champion Jannik Sinner gets out to 30-0 but a double fault to miss setting up game point gives Marcos Giron a little opening.
Sinner nails the smash volley then finds a crunching first serve which Giron can only skew off his racquet.
*Sinner 0-0 Giron
Away we go on what looks like a glorious evening on Rod Laver.
Jannik Sinner to serve first.
* denotes next server
Sinner v Giron
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
Sinner is just very cool and calm. You don’t know what’s really going on psychologically. You can’t really read him but oh my goodness, does he bring the level of tennis when he turns up.
He’s a phenomenal player and ball-striker. His tennis has been unbelievable in the last 12 months and he’s taken it to new heights. He’s pretty impressive.
Svitolina v Paolini
Elina Svitolina is just about to get going against fourth seed Jasmine Paolini over on Margaret Court.
We'll bring you updates of that one as it goes on but our main focus will be Jannik Sinner taking on Marcos Giron on Rod Laver.
Sinner v Giron
Here come the players.
These two have faced each other just the once before with Jannik Sinner coming out on top.
Marcos Giron is coming off the back of a gruelling five-setter and will be playing on Rod Laver for the first time.
What do we think people? Sinner in straights?
Sinner v Giron
Image source, Getty ImagesWill Marcos Giron be able to capitalise on Jannik Sinner's uncharacteristically shaky start?
The world number one didn't exactly make things easy for himself in his first and second round matches on Rod Laver Arena and, unsurprisingly, the big stages awaits him once again.
Sinner squeaked past Nicolas Jarry 7-6 7-6 6-1 in his opening match and then made hard work of his second round encounter with Tristan Schoolkate, dropping the first set but going on to win three sets on the bounce to claim a 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 victory.
Sinner v Giron
Image source, Getty ImagesJannik Sinner will be hoping to extend his unbeaten run at Melbourne Park and continue his title defence in his third round tie against Marcos Giron.
The only previous meeting between the pair came at the Shanghai Masters in 2023, with the current world number one beating Giron in straight sets.
Giron, who is currently ranked 46th in the world, has already recorded his best-ever Australian Open campaign this year, having previously failed to make it beyond the tournament's first round.