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Ethan Quinn Upsets Griekspoor in Quick Australian Open Match

1/20/2026

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Ethan Quinn, ranked No. 80, defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the round of 64 in under two hours.
Quinn's aggressive baseline play helped secure the upset and showed his potential in his first full season.
Griekspoor has three consecutive Grand Slam first-round exits and has struggled since Roland-Garros 2025, while Quinn will next face the winner of Hubert Hurkacz and Zizou Bergs.

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Story summary

Ethan Quinn, ranked No. 80, defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the round of 64 in under two hours.
Quinn's aggressive baseline play helped secure the upset and showed his potential in his first full season.
Griekspoor has three consecutive Grand Slam first-round exits and has struggled since Roland-Garros 2025, while Quinn will next face the winner of Hubert Hurkacz and Zizou Bergs.