Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, fell behind in the opening set and twice was a point from losing it when Shelton served at 6-5. But Sinner broke there, then dominated the ensuing tiebreaker, and broke again to begin the second set. Sinner described the matchup against the 21st-seeded Shelton at Melbourne Park as filled with “a lot바카라 웹사이트of바카라 웹사이트tension.”
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy signs autographs after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Ben Shelton of the U.S., following their semifinal 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 semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner of Italy 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 semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton of the U.S. runs to plays a return shot to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.