Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked player, defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open final. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev on Sunday for the championship.
Top-ranked titleholder Jannik Sinner will defend his Australian Open crown against Alexander Zverev after storming into the final with a straight-sets win over American showman Ben Shelton . Sinner fought off a spirited early challenge from world No.20 Shelton before taking control in a 7-6 6-2 6-2 flex at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night.
Left-hander Shelton had work on his right quadriceps between sets but it was Sinner who physically struggled the most in the third. As cramps affected his legs, Sinner led 3-2 when he called for pickle juice and treatment at a change of ends. The ailment led to a change of tactics as Sinner tried to keep points short and rattled off several impressive winners to help seal the match.
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