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Tennis Tracker: Sinner downs Shelton to set up Australian Open final with Zverev

Jannik Sinner is facing Ben Shelton for a spot in the final at the Australian Open
Jannik Sinner is facing Ben Shelton for a spot in the final at the Australian OpenReuters / Jaimi Joy
Four men remain standing at the Australian Open and today that number will become two with Novak Djokovic (37) facing Alexander Zverev (27) before Jannik Sinner (23) takes on Ben Shelton (22) in the semi-finals.

14:40 CET - The men's final is now set and so that's all from Melbourne for another day.

Tune in again tomorrow as Aryna Sabalenka (26) and Madison Keys (29) go head-to-head in the women's final, that's from 09:30 CET.

On Sunday at the same time, it's Jannik Sinner (23) vs Alexander Zverev (27)!

Women's final preview
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12:25 CET - Defending champion Jannik Sinner (23) is into the final of the Australian Open after beating Ben Shelton (22) in straight sets!

World number one Sinner was made to work in the first set by Shelton but breezed through the next two, winning 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 in just over two-and-a-half hours.

Read more about the second semi-final here.

Awaiting Sinner in Sunday's decider is second seed Alexander Zverev (27), who earlier progressed after Novak Djokovic (37) retired hurt from their semi-final.

11:41 CET - After having to battle in the first set, Jannik Sinner (23) has cruised to take the second against Ben Shelton (22) and now leads 7-6, 6-2. The world number one is just one set from the final!

10:58 CET - Jannik Sinner (23) has come back from two set points down to edge the first set in a tiebreaker against Ben Shelton (22) in the second semi-final. I guess that's what makes him the world number one!

09:50 CET - The second men's semi-final between top seed Jannik Sinner (23) and Ben Shelton (22) is underway in Melbourne!

Follow the action LIVE with Flashscore.

08:35 CET - Novak Djokovic (37) has pledged to continue his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title as he processed the pain of retiring from his semi-final due to a muscle injury.

You can read his quotes here and watch his post-match press conference below:

Meanwhile, the second semi-final between Jannik Sinner (23) and Ben Shelton (22) will get started in about one hour - follow the action here.

06:45 CET - In case you missed it overnight, Australians Olivia Gadecki (22) and John Peers (36) claimed the mixed doubles title in Melbourne after defeating compatriots Kimberly Birrell (26) and John-Patrick Smith (36) 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the final.

Read all about that match here.

06:10 CET - Novak Djokovic (37) has retired hurt from his semi-final with Alexander Zverev (27) after losing the first set 7-6.

The veteran Serb had been struggling with injuries throughout the Australian Open and has finally hit a wall.

Read all about the first men's semi-final here.

Zverev will play in the final on Sunday against the winner of Jannik Sinner (23) and Ben Shelton (22). Speaking on court after the match, the German implored fans not to boo players who leave the court injured. Fine words.

Whatever you may think of Djokovic, he is a champion athlete who deserves respect in times of pain.

06:08 CET - The opening set of the first men's semi-final has gone the way of Alexander Zverev (27)! The German has edged it in a tiebreaker 7-6(7/5). Novak Djokovic (37) has work to do now.

00:00 CET - Hello and welcome to Flashscore's coverage of the 2025 Australian Open men's semi-finals!

First up is a clash between Novak Djokovic (37) and Alexander Zverev (27) that will begin in three and a half hours, and will be followed by Jannik Sinner's (23) match with Ben Shelton (22).

Djokovic vs Zverev preview
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Djokovic and Zverev are familiar foes having faced each other 12 times since they first met in 2017. Djokovic leads their H2H 8-4 and, crucially, has never lost to the German at a Grand Slam.

That being said, Zverev has won two of their last four contests and is looking the fresher of the two players with the Serb encountering some physical issues in his win over Carlos Alcaraz (21).

Tonight will answer whether Djokovic is still capable of beating multiple top players and competing for Majors, so it's fair to say it's even bigger than your average Grand Slam semi-final.

Djokovic and Zverev's most recent matches
Djokovic and Zverev's most recent matchesFlashscore
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