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Australian Open 2025, Day 11: Sinner Stuns Home Favourite Minaur, Swiatek Charges Into Semis

Jannik Sinner cruised into the Australian Open semi-finals on Day 11, January 22, after defeating home favourite Alex de Minaur in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. The Italian, who didn’t look well in his previous match against Holger Rune, showed no signs of struggle, securing a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory in 1 hour and 48 minutes. Iga Swiatek also advanced to the semi-finals with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win. Madison Keys earned her spot with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina, while Ben Shelton sealed his place in his second Grand Slam semi-final after a thrilling 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4) win against Lorenzo Sonego.

Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Iga Swiatek vs Emma Navarro
Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek celebrates after defeating Emma Navarro | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after defeating Emma Navarro of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Elina Svitolina vs Madison Keys
Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open: Elina Svitolina vs Madison Keys
Australian Open 2025: Elina Svitolina plays a forehand return to Madison Keys | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Madison Keys vs Elina Svitolina
Australian Open 2025: Elina Svitolina plays a forehand return to Madison Keys | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs Amma Navarro
Australian Open 2025: Emma Navarro plays a backhand return to Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Emma Navarro of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open: Amma Navarro vs Iga Swiatek
Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek plays a backhand return to Emma Navarro | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Emma Navarro of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Iga Swiatek vs Amma Navarro
Australian Open 2025: Emma Navarro makes a backhand return to Iga Swiatek Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Emma Navarro of the U.S. makes a backhand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Amma Navarro vs Iga Swiatek
Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek plays a forehand return to Emma Navarro Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand return to Emma Navarro of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Iga Swiatek vs Emma Navarro
Australian Open 2025: Emma Navarro waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena after her loss to Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Emma Navarro of the U.S. waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena after her quarterfinal loss to Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Australian Open 2025: Ben Shelton is congratulated by Lorenzo Sonego | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Ben Shelton, left, of the U.S. is congratulated by Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Australian Open 2025: Ben Shelton celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Sonego | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Australian Open 2025: Ben Shelton plays a forehand to Lorenzo Sonego | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Ben Shelton of the U.S. plays a forehand to Lorenzo Sonego of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Australian Open 2025: Lorenzo Sonego plays a forehand return to Ben Shelton | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Lorenzo Sonego 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.

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Australian Open tennis championship 2025 quarterfinal - Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Australian Open 2025: Lorenzo Sonego reacts during his match against Ben Shelton | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Lorenzo Sonego of Italy reacts during his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs Jannik Sinner
Australian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Alex de Minaur | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Alex de Minaur of Australia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.|

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Australian Open: Alex de Minaur vs Jannik Sinner
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner vs Alex de Minaur | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Alex de Minaur of Australia reacts as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his quarterfinal loss to Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Alex de Minaur
Australian Open Tennis: Alex de Minaur vs Jannik Sinner | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open: Jannik Sinner vs Alex de Minaur
Australian Open: Alex de Minaur vs Jannik Sinner | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis championship: Alex de Minaur vs Jannik Sinner
Australian Open tennis championship: Jannik Sinner vs Alex de Minaur | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand return to Jannik Sinner of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. ()

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