Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable run at the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over American 21st seed Ben Shelton on Friday. With scores of 7-6, 6-2, 6-2, Sinner secured his place in a second consecutive final at Melbourne Park, where he will face Alexander Zverev for the title.
The 23-year-old Italian displayed poise and skill on the court, overcoming cramping in the third set to close out the match. Sinner's victory makes him the youngest man to reach multiple finals at the Australian Open since Jim Courier achieved the feat in 1992 and 1993.
\"I'm happy to be back in the final again,\" Sinner expressed after the match. \"Sundays are special days in tournaments, and I'm hoping I can enjoy it.\"
Sinner aims to become the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam singles trophies. The upcoming final against Zverev promises an exciting showdown between two of tennis's rising stars.
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Sinner beats Shelton to set up Australian Open men's final with Zverev
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