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Toppling a giant is never easy, but at the One Point Slam, Jannik Sinner found himself on the wrong side of a surprise. The Italian, who had been unbeaten on Rod Laver Arena since 2023, tasted defeat at the hands of an amateur for the first time. As the match kicked off, Sinner missed his serve and bowed out to 29-year-old amateur Jordan Smith from New South Wales. It was a moment to watch as Smith became the star of the show at Rod Laver Arena. The crowd roared as he pulled off one shock after another. The local hero stunned women’s world No. 4 Amanda Anisimova, then powered past world No. 117 Joanna Garland in a thrilling finale. In the end, the local sealed his fairytale week with the million-dollar win. The event buzzed with good energy from start to finish. Fans packed Rod Laver Arena, pros and amateurs mingled, and even the top seeds couldn’t look away. This is a developing story… 

Jannik Sinner has been unbeatable for two years at the Australian Open, but one amateur comes in to to do the unthinkable.

Firdows Matheen is a Tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering both the ATP and WTA Tours with a focus on off-court developments and player dynamics. A journalism graduate, she contributes to the ES News Center through stories that shed light on the personal journeys and public pressures faced by elite athletes. Her <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-going-to-cost-me-time-with-my-family-serena-williams-gets-candid-on-the-cost-of-becoming-a-professional-athlete/">coverage of Serena Williams</a>’ candid remarks on family life offered thoughtful insight into the emotional realities of top-tier competition.

Firdows brings four years of experience in writing and editing across the media and entertainment industry, backed by a background that spans additional sports such as Formula 1, NASCAR, and soccer. Her research-driven approach and broad editorial experience ensure that every piece resonates with tennis fans and our dedicated readers.

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Firdows Matheen is a Tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering both the ATP and WTA Tours with a focus on off-court developments and player dynamics. A journalism graduate, she contributes to the ES News Center through stories that shed light on the personal journeys and public pressures faced by elite athletes. Her coverage of Serena Williams’ candid remarks on family life offered thoughtful insight into the emotional realities of top-tier competition. Firdows brings four years of experience in writing and editing across the media and entertainment industry, backed by a background that spans additional sports such as Formula 1, NASCAR, and soccer. Her research-driven approach and broad editorial experience ensure that every piece resonates with tennis fans and our dedicated readers.