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28 Jan 2026 | 11.58
Efficiency personified in a tennis player. That's how Jannik Sinner and his performance in these quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open can be defined. The current world number 2 defeated Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3 6-4 6-4, securing his spot in the semifinals, trivializing the sensation of having experienced some physical issues towards the end.
A habit, an unavoidable destiny. That seems to have become for Jannik Sinner winning matches at the highest level. The Italian confirmed his place in the Australian Open 2026 semifinals once again by defeating one of his recurring victims, Ben Shelton. The American once more found himself clearly inferior to the reigning titleholder, who is two matches away from defending his title. Another demonstration of his dominance.
Sinner started strong but gradually eased off against Shelton, yet he knew exactly what to do at each moment of the match
If perfection exists in tennis, it must be something similar to what Sinner did in the first set. The Italian ended with 18 winners and only 4 unforced errors, ruthlessly squashing any glimmer of hope in Shelton, who couldn't find a way to assert his aggressive play on the court. The only flaw on the American's part was not utilizing more first serves and his inability to disrupt from the return, yet he managed to secure three games and save 6 out of the 7 break points which the Italian earned.
The balance of power leveled significantly in the second set due to Jannik’s diminishing service potency. Nevertheless, he kept his composure, elevating his game level at critical moments, like the three break points Shelton had. The American still struggled with his returns, being rash at times and overly conservative at others. Poor decisions ultimately led to him losing his serve at the only opportunity the Italian needed, showing a lesson in efficiency.
Shelton faltered in crucial moments, while Sinner ended with 33 winners and 16 unforced errors
A certain uncertainty and alarm seized the atmosphere at the start of the third set, as Sinner's body language and gait suggested he might be facing some physical issue. That didn't hinder him from staying fully focused on the match, taking on the challenge of a more aggressive Shelton who swung with great danger when pushed to the edge. The American continued making shot selection errors at decisive moments in the match, entering an error spiral in the ninth game.
That proved to be his final undoing. Jannik Sinner adeptly managed the situation to close out the match in three sets, demonstrating competitive intelligence and court composure. Confidence and morale are high for the Italian with his qualification to the 2026 Australian Open semifinals, where he will aim to be in peak physical condition to face Novak Djokovic in what promises to be a thrilling duel. He is just two wins away from retaining the title, and nothing suggests he won't achieve it... Nothing except a flawless display from the GOAT and a strong candidate to become one in a few years.
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