Wed Jan 22 16:18:43 UTC 2025: ## Sinner Cruises into Australian Open Semifinals with Dominant Victory
**Melbourne, Australia –** Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his impressive Australian Open campaign, dismantling home favorite Alex de Minaur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-1) on Wednesday to secure a place in the semifinals. The match, played at Rod Laver Arena, lasted just an hour and 48 minutes, showcasing Sinner’s commanding performance.
This victory extends Sinner’s unbeaten streak at Melbourne Park to 12 matches and his overall winning run to 34 out of his last 35 matches. The Italian now holds a perfect 10-0 head-to-head record against de Minaur, having dropped only one set in their previous encounters.
Sinner’s dominance was evident in his efficient conversion of break points (6 out of 10) and a significantly higher winning percentage on both his first (84%) and second (81%) serves, compared to de Minaur’s struggles, particularly on his second serve (39% win rate). Sinner also outmatched de Minaur in winners (27 to 10), highlighting his aggressive and precise play. De Minaur’s 26 unforced errors contributed to his downfall.
Despite showing some signs of illness in his previous round, Sinner displayed no weakness against de Minaur, delivering a flawless performance. He will now face American Ben Shelton in the semifinals. Shelton earlier secured his place in the last four with a four-set victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. Sinner’s path to successfully defending his Australian Open title is looking increasingly clear.
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