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.

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.

Jannik Sinner (No. 1 ranking) will face Ben Shelton (No. 20) in the semifinals at the Australian Open on Thursday, January 23.Sinner enters the semifinals after winning in three sets, 6-3, 6-2,

Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton went head-to-head on Friday evening in the second Australian Open men's singles semi-final.

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.

Defending champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner easily dispatches host country's last hope; Ben Shelton takes on-court interviewers to task.

World number one, Jannik Sinner reached the 2025 Australian Open final after beating Ben Shelton on Rod Laver Arena. The top seed claimed a hard-fought 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 win in the men's singles semi-final that ran for over two hours.

Jannik Sinner faces Ben Shelton at the 2025 Australian Open. Our Australian Open odds series has our Sinner-Shelton prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Sinner Shelton. Jannik Sinner has steadied his campaign at this Australian Open.