Tomas Machac beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open third round

Tomas Machac def. Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6

Gritty performance from Tomas Machac against a former Australian Open finalist. The Czech showed real resilience in those tight tiebreaks to seal the upset.

Tough exit for Stefanos Tsitsipas… he still hasn't made it to the third round of any Grand Slam since 2024.

Fresh off claiming the Adelaide International title last week, Machac extends his winning streak to 7 matches (including his strong run in Adelaide and now beating Dimitrov and Tsitsipas here in Melbourne.

For the 27-year-old Tsitsipas, the defeat marks another early exit from a major, having failed to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 2024. Despite playing with more conviction than in his 2025 campaign, the Greek star was once again hampered by physical issues. The physio was called to the court as Tsitsipas appeared to struggle with a lower-body injury, at one point falling to the floor and grabbing his leg and foo

Machac on a roll

The contest remained competitive until the final moments, with Machac showing remarkable resilience to navigate two consecutive tiebreaks. Even as fatigue set in, the Czech maintained his composure. Tsitsipas remained a threat throughout the three-hour encounter, but his inability to capitalize on key moments in the tiebreaks ultimately proved decisive.

Machac now advances to a high-stakes third-round clash against the fifth seed, Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Lorenzo Sonego earlier in the day. The victory represents a milestone for Machac as he matches his best career result at the Australian Open and moves toward a potential debut in the second week of a major. For Tsitsipas, the loss will likely lead to further questions regarding his physical durability and coaching setup as his ranking continues to fluctuate outside the top 30.