
The 2025 Australian Open has set up an exciting semi-final between world number one Jannik Sinner and American Ben Shelton. The match will take place on Friday, 24th January, at the Rod Laver Arena. The winner will face Alexander Zverev in the final.
How to Watch Sinner vs Shelton
In the UK, the match will be shown live on Eurosport, available via Sky, BT Sport, and Virgin Media. It can also be streamed on Eurosport Player and Discovery+.
Sinner and Shelton Compared
Jannik Sinner, the defending Australian Open champion and world number one, is aiming for his third Grand Slam final and his second in a row in Melbourne. At just 23 years old, Sinner is the youngest player to reach back-to-back Australian Open semi-finals in men’s singles since Rafael Nadal. He has played brilliantly, with 20 wins and only 4 losses in this tournament. He is one of the fastest players to reach 20 wins in men’s singles since 2000, along with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Ben Shelton, ranked 20th in the world, has reached his second Grand Slam semi-final. The 22-year-old American has shown great promise, beating players like Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. Shelton is the 25th American to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open in the Open Era. He is also one of two left-handers to make the semi-finals at both hard-court Grand Slams in men’s singles since 1988.
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Head-to-Head Record
Sinner and Shelton have played each other five times, with Sinner leading 4-1. Shelton’s only win was at the Shanghai Masters in 2023. All their matches so far have been on hard courts.
Game Overview
Sinner has been consistent, losing his serve only three times in five matches. He has a versatile game, with strong shots from both his backhand and forehand, and an excellent return of serve.
Shelton relies heavily on his powerful serve, which has reached speeds of 232 km/h. He is a baseline player and, as a left-hander, could present some challenges for Sinner.

Key Strategies
For Shelton, the key is to use his serve effectively and put Sinner under pressure early in the points. However, Shelton may struggle in longer rallies, where Sinner’s consistency gives him the upper hand. Sinner needs to focus on returning well and targeting Shelton’s weaker forehand.