Jannik Sinner overcomes cramps and Ben Shelton to advance to the Australian Open final, setting up a showdown with Alexander Zverev. Djokovic withdraws due to a muscle tear.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the Australian Open final after defeating American 21st seed Ben Shelton in straight sets. This victory sets up an intriguing clash with Alexander Zverev , who advanced to the final after Novak Djokovic retired due to a muscle tear. Sinner displayed resilience throughout the match, overcoming cramps in the third set to ultimately triumph in two hours and 36 minutes.
\The match commenced with a tense opening set, with both players trading blows. Shelton, known for his powerful serve, initially looked to be in control. However, Sinner, the world number one, battled back from two set points, forcing a tiebreak which he ultimately won 7-5. The second set saw Sinner dominate, taking an early 4-0 lead and cruising to a 6-2 victory. Although Shelton put up a fight in the third set, Sinner's determination proved too strong, securing the final set 6-2. \Earlier in the day, Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the fourth all-Australian duo to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title, adding to the nation's excitement surrounding the tournament. Sinner expressed his anticipation for the final against Zverev, acknowledging the German's talent and determination to claim his first major title. He stated, 'Everything can happen, he is an incredible player and he is looking for his first major. I'm happy to put myself again in this position and especially in tournaments, (finals) are very, very special day. So I'm going to enjoy it.' Meanwhile, Zverev, in a post on Instagram, acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Djokovic's withdrawal and wished him a speedy recovery. He also expressed his excitement for the final, stating 'Not the way you'd want to reach a Grand Slam final. Immense respect for @djokernole, one of the greatest athletes of all time. Get well soon! See you all on Sunday.' The Australian Open final promises to be a thrilling encounter, with two formidable players vying for the coveted championship
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