The Australian Open already has a good revelation in the semifinals that awaits Sinner

The Australian Open expects it the great quarterfinal duel between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur. What we already know is who the winner’s opponent will be in the semifinals.

It will be Ben Sheltonto retrace his dazzling path to the top by defeating the Italian Lorenzo Sonego in the early morning by (6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6).

Shelton’s victory gave the 22-year-old his second appearance in the semifinals of a Grand Slamafter the US Open 2023.

Second active American player to reach semi-final in Australia after Tommy Paul Two seasons ago he needed three hours and 52 minutes to reach his goal in his third appearance in Melbourne.

Shelton, 22, who missed the third round last year, was defeated by Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in five sets, He made the most of his chances against an opponent who had a unique moment in his career before him.. At 29 years old, Sonego is in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time.

The Atlanta player had enough of the break achieved in the ninth game to win the first set. The second was also on track, but the transalpine reacted and when the second set remained lost, he achieved the expected break and leveled again. However, the improvement was not sustained and Shelton broke again to score second and extend his margin on the scoreboard.

Sonego clings to a unique opportunity so far in his career and frequents his presence on the internet. That complicated Shelton, who has to run more than he should. There Sonego found an alternative. In fact, this led him to win the third set and expand his expectations. Despite the effort, he always believed in the possibility of reaching the semifinals, but he lacked the precision in the tie break to take the match to the fifth set and complete the comeback that never came.

The American, with titles in Houston in 2024, when he also lost Basel, and Tokyo in 2023, It took him nearly four hours to close out the match and his second victory over the Italian in three matches.. He lost to him in Cincinnatti in 2022, but Sonego got his revenge at Roland Garros, a year later.

“Well, if it’s the house favorite, they can boo me, they can throw things at my head. If he’s number one in the world, it’s probably the same,” said Shelton on the court when referring to his possible rival in the semifinals, Jannik Sinner or the local idol, Alex de Miñaur.

Shelton achieved his goal and kept representing the United States tennis in Australia. He will be the only one to play in the semifinal. He is joined by Novak Djokovic and German Alexander Zverez, who will face each other on the other side of the draw..