Sinner made it to the first set in style. Although his serve was occasionally threatened by Shelton, Sinner played patiently, and he got his chance in the fourth game when he broke and took a 3:1 lead.
He threatened Sinner in the next service game of Shelton, but he missed three break points. In the end, he kept the break difference and ended the first set with 6:3.
In the first set, there were as many as eight break points, but only one was used.
The second set started calmly, although Shelton continued to attack Sinner’s serve. The Italian played slowly, and then in the third game he got his first chance to break and he immediately took advantage and took the lead with 2:1.
In defense of the break, Shelton started aggressively and reached three break offers, but missed them all. Sinner confirmed the break and brought this set to an end without excessive problems.
The third set was played a bit harder, without unnecessary rushes. Sinner threatened Shelton’s serve, but he took advantage of the opportunity only in the finish when he takes a 5:4 lead. This was followed by a routine Italian service for the third set and a place in the semi-finals.
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Jannik Sinner will play against Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday.
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