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Jannik Sinner Vs Ben Shelton, Australian Open 2026: Defending Champion Marches Into Semifinals

Jannik Sinner stayed in cruise control at Melbourne Park, beating eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to extend his Australian Open winning streak to 19 matches and seal another semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic. Under the Rod Laver Arena lights, the two-time defending champion absorbed Shelton’s huge serve with ease, dictated from the baseline, and never allowed the American a way back. Shelton has now lost nine straight meetings with Sinner, who heads into his latest clash with Djokovic carrying a five-match winning run against the Serbian.

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
Ben Shelton of the U.S. falls during his quarterfinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. falls during his quarterfinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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