Jan 24, 2025 · Jannik Sinner moved to within one win of successfully defending his Australian Open title on Friday when he overcame American Ben Shelton 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2 in a heavy-hitting semi-final clash on Rod Laver Arena.. In a match between two of the biggest ball strikers on Tour, it was the Italian who found greater control, accuracy and resilience to record his 20th consecutive tour-level win and ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Ben Shelton of the U.S. gestures as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

6 days ago · Sinner described the matchup against the 21st-seeded Shelton at Melbourne Park as filled with “a lot of tension.” “I’m very happy with how I handled the situation today,” Sinner said. The only trouble he ran into in the last two sets of the 2 1/2-hour contest in Rod Laver Arena was when he clutched at his left hamstring, and then his ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in Friday night's semi-final, defeating Ben Shelton 7-6(2) 6-2 6-2. Shelton got off the mark quickest in the first set, breaking his opponent's opening service game.

Jan 24, 2025 · Ben Shelton had the first set of his Australian Open semi-final clash against Jannik Sinner on his own racquet. Serving at 6-5 on Friday night in Melbourne, the American had two set points to lead, but was unable to convert, with Sinner rallying to break back. The Italian went on to win the tie-break and then closed out the match in straight sets.

Jan 24, 2025 · Jannik Sinner fought through an attack of cramp to subdue his explosive young challenger Ben Shelton in three sets and keep his Australian Open title defence on the road. Sinner’s semi-final ...

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Jan 22, 2025 · Ben Shelton has reached his first Australian Open semifinal by defeating Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, ... Sinner, the defending champion at Melbourne Park, completely overwhelmed the last Australian in the men’s bracket, No. 8 Alex de Minaur, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 at night.

Jul 7, 2024 · Watch the highlights from an electric encounter between World No.1, Italy's Jannik Sinner and USA's Ben Shelton and the stunning ending to this fourth round ...

6 days ago · By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer. MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton, 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2, on Friday to return to the ...