Here is the schedule for the Italian players in the first round of the Grand Slam that kicks off the season. The time is yet to be determined for Jannik and Lorenzo; Jasmine and Flavio make their debut at 1 a.m. tonight
It’s now official: Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, ranked No. 2 and No. 5 in the world, respectively, will make their debuts on Tuesday at the Australian Open. The time has not yet been announced and will likely be confirmed tomorrow, the first day of the tournament, where the Italian is defending his title. Meanwhile, tomorrow will see Jasmine Paolini face Sasnovich and Flavio Cobolli take on Britain’s Fery, kicking off the schedule at Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena, respectively, at 11 a.m. local time—1 a.m. tonight in Italy.
BERRETTINI— Monday will be Matteo Berrettini’s day, as he faces host nation player Alex De Minaur no earlier than 1:30 p.m. local time at Laver Arena. Matteo Arnaldi will play at Kia Arena as the second match starting at 11:30 a.m. local time—around 3 a.m. in Italy—while Mattia Bellucci, who drew Casper Ruud, will close out the schedule at Court Arena on Monday morning in Italy. The only Italian player to advance from qualifying, Francesco Maestrelli, has been scheduled for Court 14, the third match starting at 11:00 a.m. in Melbourne—around 6:00 a.m. in Italy.