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Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to Reach Australian Open Final, Sets Up Clash with Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his impressive Australian Open run with a dominant 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2 victory over American 21st seed Ben Shelton, securing his spot in a second consecutive final at Melbourne Park. The 23-year-old Italian’s triumph makes him the youngest man to reach multiple Australian Open finals since Jim Courier in 1992-93, and keeps his dream alive of becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slam singles titles.

Sinner, who had won four of his five previous meetings with Shelton, faced early challenges, with Shelton breaking him early thanks to a powerful forehand. However, Sinner responded by leveling the set at 2-2 and fought back after a shaky service game to save two set points and force a tiebreak. Sinner took the first set after Shelton’s errors handed him the advantage.

In the second set, Sinner stepped up his game, dominating the first four games to extend his lead. Despite feeling discomfort in his left leg during the third set, Sinner managed to break Shelton and had the injury attended to by a trainer. He powered through with big winners to secure his second straight Grand Slam final.

Meanwhile, second seed Alexander Zverev reached his first Australian Open final and third major final after Novak Djokovic retired due to a left thigh injury after losing the first set 7-6(5). Djokovic had pushed Zverev hard in the opening set but could no longer continue after struggling with the injury, despite his inspiring comeback against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

Each time Jannik Sinner enters a tournament, records seem to tumble.

World number one Jannik Sinner clinched his third Grand Slam title with a dominant 6-3, 7-6(7-4), 6-3 victory over second seed Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final, making history as Italy's first three-time Grand Slam champion.

The 23-year-old’s remarkable start to the season mirrors his form at the end of the previous year, extending his career-best winning streak to 21 matches. His unstoppable run on the court continues, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his doping case, with Sinner remaining focused on his pursuit of tennis greatness.

"Sinner, if he's not already, is going to be one of the greatest players we have ever seen," said former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash on BBC Radio 5 Live. "He is in an era where we have just lost a whole bunch of champions—so how many Grand Slams can he actually win?" With his combination of skill, consistency, and determination, many believe Sinner has the potential to dominate the sport for years to come.

The 15 months that transformed Jannik Sinner’s career began with an image that seemed far from indicative of dominance in men’s tennis—the sight of Sinner vomiting into a wheelie bin during the China Open in October 2023. At the time, it appeared to be a low point, but it has since become a symbol of his evolution into a consistent title contender.

Sinner not only won that match but also claimed the tournament in Beijing, marking the beginning of a remarkable run. Over the next 15 months, Sinner’s record stood at an impressive 98 wins and just nine losses, with three of those defeats coming at the hands of four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner’s rise to the top reached new heights in June 2024, when he replaced Novak Djokovic as the world number one. Since then, he has won 47 of his first 50 matches as the top-ranked player, equaling a record set by Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors. His dominance is further highlighted by an outstanding 30-2 record at Grand Slam events since winning his first Melbourne title in 2024.

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash commented, "Sinner and Alcaraz are so far ahead of everybody else. Until other young players emerge, it's a two-horse race. We saw that for a while with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, then Andy Murray, Djokovic, and Stan Wawrinka. Things can change quickly, but right now, it’s a one-horse or two-horse race for the Grand Slams." Sinner’s incredible rise, alongside Alcaraz, signals a new era of dominance in men’s tennis.

Sinner 'maturing on and off the court'

Before  Jannik Sinner made history as the youngest man since 1993 to win back-to-back Australian Open men’s singles titles, his co-coaches, Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill, highlighted his maturity as a key factor in his remarkable progress.

Cahill, who has coached former top-ranked players Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, praised Sinner for his maturity, saying, “He’s just 23 but sometimes it feels like he’s much older and wiser than we are. He’s an incredible young man. He’s matured, for sure, not just on the court but certainly off it as well. You grow up fast. You need a wise head on your shoulders. Jannik has one of those.”

Standing at 6ft 3in, Sinner moves exceptionally well, combining court coverage with impressive endurance. His serve has also significantly improved, with Sinner winning 91.4% of his service games in 2024. He hit 563 aces, a 29% increase from the previous year and more than a 50% jump from 2022. Sinner led the ATP Tour in second serve points won (57.9%), and in his victory over Alexander Zverev in the final, he became just the fourth player in 35 years to not face a single break point in a major final.

What truly sets Sinner apart is his resilience in high-pressure moments. In 2024, he saved an impressive 73.7% of break points and ranked second for tie-breaks won (75%).

Sinner has also credited sleep as a critical element of his success, including pre-match naps. "Usually I’m quite relaxed until 20 minutes before the match," he said. "I try to sleep in as long as possible. I slept around 10 hours [before playing in the third round]. Hopefully, I wake up when it counts."

'A special one' - how Sinner's sensational year unfolded

 Jannik Sinner has been described as "a special one," the "Taylor Swift of Italy," and a player that no one can figure out. One thing is clear—he will enter 2025 on the back of a historic season that saw him break new ground in tennis.

The 23-year-old has claimed two Grand Slam titles and won the season-ending ATP Finals this year. He further solidified his place in history by leading Italy to back-to-back Davis Cup titles on Sunday.

Despite his success, Sinner’s future remains clouded due to an ongoing doping controversy that has left questions about his immediate career trajectory.

BBC Sport takes a look at the impressive numbers behind the Australian and US Open champion’s sensational 2024 season.

Sinner’s rise to superstardom was marked by a milestone on June 10, when he became the first Italian player—male or female—to reach the top of the world singles rankings. This achievement sparked the ‘Sinner mania’ hype, which reached its peak at the ATP Finals in Turin, where Sinner was passionately supported throughout his title-winning run.

Former US Open champion Andy Roddick compared Sinner’s popularity to that of global icons, saying, "He is like a David Beckham-level star in Italy now. It’s like Taylor Swift and her fame in the United States." Roddick went on to describe how, during a recent vacation in Italy, everyone was talking about Sinner and asking about him.

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