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Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner lost just six games as he dominated home favorite Alex de Minaur to head into a semi-final showdown with big hitter Ben Shilton.

World No. 1, who admitted suffering during his existence Fourth round fight with Holger RöhnDe Minaur returned to his best level to crush De Minaur’s hopes at Rod Laver Arena with a comprehensive victory 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.

Sinner put in an impressive volleying performance to extend his winning streak against eighth-seeded Sydney to 10-0, including the last 20 straight sets.

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Shelton survived a four-set war of attrition that lasted nearly four hours

Ben Shelton of the United States celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in a quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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Ben Shilton has reached his second Grand Slam semi-final

Showing off, the big game and colorful celebrations were on display Shelton He battled back to a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach his second Grand Slam semi-final.

The strong-serving American player achieved a major achievement at the Australian Open two years ago when he reached the quarter-finals in his first appearance, before surpassing that in the US Open.

The draw at Melbourne Park opened its doors to the 22-year-old player and he took full advantage of it, as he achieved his last victory with a 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4) victory over the unseeded Italian Sonego.

Sonego, ranked 55th and playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, attacked the net repeatedly and threatened to push the match into a deciding set.

Shelton showed his mettle during the fourth set tiebreak by throwing himself across the court in an attempt to win the ball back. After lying on the billboards, he showed that he still fights decently under pressure.

A rare talent…

Since 1988, Ben Shilton has been one of only two left-handed players to have reached the semi-finals of two Grand Slam men’s singles tournaments on hard courts alongside Rafael Nadal.

Shelton is one of eight left-handed players during the Open Era to reach the semi-finals of both the Australian Open and US Open after Nadal, Roscoe Tanner, Rod Laver, Guillermo Vilas, Tony Roche, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe.

Shelton is the youngest American to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open since Andy Roddick in 2003.

Moments later, Shelton was roaring with joy after securing a place in the fourth round.

“I feel good now,” the left-hander said. “Hats off to Lorenzo Sonego because that was ridiculous. I’m really happy to qualify, and get my first win at Rod Laver Arena. It’s one of my favorite matches of my career.”

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