Australian Open
Alexander Zverev’s final opponent is certain
24.01.2025 – 12:57 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
Jannik Sinner meets Alexander Zverev in the final of the Australian Open. The Italian gave Ben Shelton from the USA no chance.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner has again reached the final of the Australian Open and challenges Alexander Zverev in the duel for the title. Italy’s tennis star prevailed against US professional Ben Shelton with 7: 6 (7: 2), 6: 2, 6: 2 and moved into a Grand Slam final for the third time.
In his 20th victory in a row on the tour, Sinner in the hard -fought first set did not let her get out of the concept from an early break to 0: 1 and another break to 5: 6. After the sentence obtained in the tie-break, Sinner dominated, while Shelton made more mistakes in his second Grand Slam semi-final.
Sinner did not seem to be physically in top shape. In the end, the 23-year-old had to be massaged on his thighs during the breaks. He also tried to keep the rallies short and score fast points. Sinner succeeded.
