Sinner vs Shelton: The Thrilling Semifinal at the Australian Open Following Djokovic's Withdrawal
The day at the Australian Open began with a major shock as Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament. After struggling with a muscle injury sustained during his match with Alcaraz and losing the first set to Zverev in a tight tie-break, Djokovic decided he couldn't continue. Now, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton are set to battle it out in the second semifinal of the Australian Open.
10:24 AM
Sinner Holds Serve, Leading 4-3
Sinner continues to serve well, making life tough for Shelton, who misses a return. The score is 30-15. On the next point, Shelton gets lucky as a shot from Sinner hits the net, but Sinner regains control and wins the next rally to go ahead 4-3.
10:13 AM
Intense Game: Sinner Misses Two Break Points, 3-3
Sinner delivers a fantastic backhand return (15-all), but Shelton responds with an ace, bringing it to 40-15. Sinner fights back with a sharp diagonal backhand to reduce the score to 40-30, before forcing Shelton to hit a netted return to bring it to 40-all. After a long rally, Sinner finally gains a break point, only to see Shelton hold with a strong cross-court forehand. Another brilliant rally sees Sinner pull off a drop shot winner, but Shelton finds a way to stay in it with a powerful forehand to keep the game tied at 3-3.
10:09 AM
Sinner Holds Serve, Leads 3-2
Sinner finds his rhythm with a solid first serve. Shelton struggles with the second serve, as Sinner takes control and moves ahead to 40-15. After a slight mistake from Sinner, Shelton pulls it back to 40-30, but Sinner secures the game with a long rally to lead 3-2.
10:04 AM
Sinner Breaks Back to Make It 2-2
Sinner falls behind early but shows great resilience. He eventually breaks back, leveling the score at 2-2. Shelton’s second serve struggles against Sinner’s sharp backhand return, and a misstep from Shelton gives Sinner the chance to break.
10:02 AM
Sinner Serves an Easy Game, 1-2 Shelton
Sinner starts to show signs of his powerful game, but he still has work to do to recover from an early break.
09:54 AM
Sinner Misses Break Point, Shelton Leads 2-0
Shelton races out to an early lead with powerful groundstrokes. Sinner has a break point but cannot convert, and Shelton capitalizes on his chances to maintain the advantage at 2-0.
09:47 AM
Shelton Breaks Early, 1-0
Shelton wins an early break with sharp returns and forehand winners, taking control of the match right from the start with a 1-0 lead.
09:40 AM
Sinner Appears Calm, Ready for the Challenge
Sinner looks comfortable, even though Shelton has come out strong. The Italian player is clearly seasoned in handling these high-stakes moments.
09:40 AM
Shelton Uses Music to Calm Nerves Before the Match
Before stepping onto the court, Ben Shelton puts on his headphones, using music to relax and focus before the crucial match.
09:33 AM
Sinner Finishing Warm-Up
Sinner is almost done with his warm-up, getting ready to step onto the court for the upcoming match.
09:09 AM
Sinner Arrives at the Arena
Jannik Sinner has arrived at the arena in preparation for his big semifinal showdown against Ben Shelton.
08:37 AM
Strategies for Sinner to Beat Shelton in the Semifinal
Sinner has been working on his strategy, analyzing Shelton’s game and preparing for this big semifinal match. With a focused mindset and careful planning, he aims to claim victory at the Australian Open.
08:36 AM
Djokovic’s Withdrawal: “Too Much Pain, But I Won't Give Up”
In a shocking turn, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open, citing too much pain in his injured muscle. He expressed his determination to come back stronger, stating that this setback will not stop him from aiming for another Grand Slam title in the future.
08:35 AM
The Stage is Set for Sinner vs Shelton in the Semifinals
With Djokovic’s unexpected exit, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton are now the remaining contenders in the second semifinal of the Australian Open, ready to battle for a place in the final.
