Asked by Pokrovskaya about the difference between his compatriots and Aussies when it comes to style, Sinner responded, “Italians, they go quite crazy with fashion. The haircut is for sure something that is very different.”
As for his own current length of red locks?
“I would say it’s quite international!” laughed Sinner.
The world No. 2 is bidding to capture his fifth career major at the Happy Slam. Sinner led Hugo Gaston, 6-2, 6-1, when the Frenchman retired from their first-round meeting—and next faces Australian James Duckworth Thursday evening on Rod Laver Arena.
The 24-year-old is riding a 15-match win streak at the tournament, clinching the last 13 sets he’s contested.