Jannik Sinner Triumphs Over Ben Shelton to Reach Australian Open Final
Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, 6-2, to advance to the 2025 Australian Open final. The match, held at Rod Laver Arena, showcased Sinner’s composure and consistency, particularly in crucial moments. Shelton started strong, pushing Sinner to a tiebreak in the first set, but the Italian’s mental toughness and superior baseline play proved decisive. Sinner’s ability to handle pressure and maintain his level of play allowed him to dominate the latter stages of the match, securing his place in the final against Alexander Zverev.
Sinner, the defending champion and world No. 1, has now won 20 consecutive hard-court Grand Slam matches and is aiming for his third major title. Shelton, despite his powerful serve and athleticism, struggled with consistency and unforced errors, ultimately falling short in his bid to reach his first Australian Open final. The match lasted two hours and 36 minutes, with Sinner breaking Shelton’s serve multiple times and maintaining control throughout.
In the final, Sinner will face Zverev, who advanced after Novak Djokovic retired due to injury in their semifinal. Sinner and Zverev have faced each other six times before, with Zverev leading the head-to-head 4-2. However, Sinner won their most recent encounter in Cincinnati last year, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown on Sunday.
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