Wed Jan 22 20:01:27 UTC 2025: ## Sinner Cruises to Australian Open Semifinals, Shelton Upsets Sonego

**Melbourne, Australia** – Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered into the Australian Open semifinals with a dominant 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. The Italian needed just one hour and 48 minutes to dispatch his opponent, extending his unbeaten head-to-head record against de Minaur to 10-0. Sinner’s impressive run in Melbourne continues, as he’s now won 12 consecutive matches at the tournament and boasts a remarkable 34-1 record at Melbourne Park overall.

Sinner will face American Ben Shelton in the semifinals. Shelton secured his spot with a thrilling four-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4). Shelton, who expressed his relief and praised Sonego’s performance, described the match as one of his favorites.

Sinner, while pleased with his own performance, acknowledged de Minaur’s toughness and the familiarity between their games built over numerous past matches. He attributed his easy win to early breaks in each set. Despite the loss, de Minaur has reached the quarterfinals of the past four Grand Slam tournaments, showcasing his consistent high level of play.

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