In a surprising turn of events at the Australian Open, defending champion Jannik Sinner's fourth-round match against Holger Rune was temporarily halted due to a loose screw holding the net in place at the main stadium. The incident occurred early in the fourth set, causing a delay of approximately 20 minutes.
Sinner, who eventually secured a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory, admitted that the unexpected break was beneficial as he was struggling physically in the scorching heat, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius).
