Australian Open: Sinner set the finals of Zverev after the defeat of Shelton | Tennis news
The world’s first tennis player Jannick Sinner defeated American Ben Shelton in two sets and reached the finals of the Australian Open.
Defender of the title Janik Sinner continued his glittering down Australian Open with a victory 7-6 (2) 6-2 6-2 over the Americans, 21. Bene Shelton’s bearer, to reach the second consecutive finals at Melbourne Park and reserve the meeting with Alexander Zverev.
Sinner’s victory made the 23-year-old man’s youngest career More finals at the Australian Open From Jim Courier 1992-93 and maintained his dream alive to become the first Italian to win three Grand Slam of Pehar in individual competition.
“I’m happy to go back to the finals again,” said Sinner, who had to overcome the spasm in the third set.
“Sundays are special days in tournaments and I hope to be able to enjoy.”
Sonner entered the match on Roda Laver Arena after receiving four of his five encounters with left -handed Shelton, but early in trouble because the thunderous winner forhend gave American Break, after which he continued with a firm posture.
The first holder rejected an insecure start to equalize at 2-2 and attacked Shelton’s powerful service at every opportunity, but the mistake of his own delivery at 11. The game again left him in a problem before saving two set of balls.
Shelton rejected his racket from the field after being lagging behind 4-0 in Tiebreku, which followed because his precision left him, and the son joyfully accepted the first set when his frustrated opponent sent for a goal over the goal.
“It was a very difficult first set, but the key,” Sinner said. “He didn’t serve the best, not where he wanted. We both reciprocated better than we served. The first sets often can give you confidence and it was tense. I’m happy how I endured it. ”
After a panting onset of the second set, Sinner fired a hand brake and won the first four games with no response and soon left a fled Shelton in the rearview mirror to double his advantage in the match.
Sonner felt a problem in the left leg during the tense third set and gave him a help to the coach after making a break and led 3-2 before some major winners took him to the goal and a consecutive big finals after its triumphant US Open in September.
“There was a lot of tension today, I was in a slight spasm. He also suffered on his feet, so I tried to move him, “Sinner added.
“These matches can last a long time. Play three sets two and a half hours long, so I’m happy to finish it in three, I’m happy to go back to the finals again. “
The second winner Zverev reached his first final of the Australian Open and the third on the Major after 24th Grand Slam champions Novak Djokovic withdrew due to the left thigh injury After losing the first set 7-6 (5).
“We had a few difficult games in the past,” said Sinner about Zverev, who leads to their 4-2 result.
“So anything can happen. He is an amazing player who is looking for the first big. ”
