Sinner, the world No. 1 and defending champion, reached his second straight Australian Open final with a 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 semifinal victory over No. 21 Ben Shelton, the Atlanta native. The Italian improved to 15-0 against Americans in majors.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome some third-set cramping to beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic dramatically retired from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev after being unable to play through a torn muscle in his upper left leg before admitting there is a “chance” may have played at the tournament for the final time.