Sinner would turn into the primary Italian participant in historical past to achieve an Australian Open singles’ closing if he can obtain his greatest ever Grand Slam outcome at Melbourne Park this fortnight.
Italy’s rising star led his nation to the Davis Cup title in November, Sinner made a strong begin to his marketing campaign and took the primary two units with a single break of serve.
He discovered himself behind within the third as world quantity 59 Van de Zandschulp survived 4 break factors earlier than taking his first for a 2-0 lead.
However Sinner responded emphatically, successful six of the next seven video games to shut out a cushty victory on the opening day and arrange a second-round assembly with both Argentine Pedro Cachin or Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong.
“My first match of the season and it means loads to begin off with a win,” stated Sinner, who was cheered on by the ‘Carota Boys’ – his followers who attend his matches dressed as carrots.
“Bodily I really feel good in fine condition, the primary spherical is rarely straightforward so I will be proud of at the moment.”
On the backing he receives from his loyal supporters, he added: “It feels good. I used to be not anticipating them to come back right here, nevertheless it’s good to see them within the stands.
“Clearly we have now made some nice recollections collectively, with all of the assist they offer me. They’re getting extra well-known than I’m slowly.
“Perhaps this assist provides me in the important thing moments this further perception possibly. Who is aware of? Let’s examine the way it goes right here. However I am pleased that they’re right here.”