2026 Australian Open QF: [2] Jannik Sinner vs. [8] Ben Shelton

[Enceladus]

ATP H2H: 8-1 for Jannik
Grand Slam H2H: 3-0 for Jannik
H2H on HC: 6-1 for Jannik

I quickly created this match thread. Jannik has a strong advantage in this matchup and is the favorite.

 

[edberg volleys]

Come on carrot! ABS!

 

[Dilexson]

Probably in straights. Ben can celebrate winning a set the way this rivalry is going these days.

 

[PlaysInAviatorShades]

Grabbing some snacks during the live elevator music performance

 

[Terenigma]

I assume Fox is Sinner coz of the logo but Phone for Shelton? Really? Couldn't have gone with, y'know, their actual names?

I digress, I think Sinner in 4. Shelton is good enough to win a set, maybe, but I don't rally see him winning at all. Sinner should be too good for him, hoping the first couple of sets are competetive tho!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Commentators are saying Shelton is right in front of them and he looks under stress/like something is wrong.

He has break point but his face does look uncomfortable.

 

[Oval_Solid]

nice cool conditions for carrot

 

[Zodd]

strange drop shot / short slice there - Shelton can't gift anything in this one

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Sinner 8-1 against shelton. Just call me dad. Already Shelton struggling to hold in his first game.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

If Sinner wins it’s the first time the top 4 seeds make the SF at the Aus Open since 2013.

 

[Jonas78]

Even with 13/14 1st serves in that game Sinner is pushing him

 

[pednikz]

Best server in the game, 95% first serve, and barely a in after 4th deuce lol

 

[clayqueen]

Neither of them is firing on all cylinders.

 

[Fabrivitx]

Jannik sweating a lot. He feels the humidity, hes gonna cramp soon

 

[Fabrivitx]

Neither of them is firing on all cylinders.

No one of this guy can beat the peaking Alcaraz we all see in this tournement

 

[ForehandCross]

So how are we doing?

 

[Move]

What a shot. Sinner slice around the netpost !

https://twitter.com/x/status/2016440086573813903

 

[tx10is]

sinner starting to warm up

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Shelton’s movement gets exposed against these top guys.

 

[Zodd]

So how are we doing?

Doing fine thanks - first match this AO I have the time to watch properly and just brewed a fresh pot of java. Hoping Benny makes it a proper fight today.

 

[jimmy0slams]

God Sinner is an awful jammy wanker...

 

[jimmy0slams]

Nice Shellers!!!

2 BP saved ...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Very erratic play by Shelton early.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Watch Broccoli Ben win this match lol

 

[Hitman]

Sinner is looking strong

 

[Zodd]

Watch Broccoli Ben win this match lol

Here's to always believing

 

[ACE of Hearts]

If shelton takes a set i will shocked.

 

[Hitman]

If Sinner wins it’s the first time the top 4 seeds make the SF at the Aus Open since 2013.

Yes, but only difference here is the top 4 ranked players will make the semis, in 2013, Nadal was missing.

 

[tx10is]

break

 

[edberg volleys]

Carrot is one tough cookie

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Shelton looks like he’s on quick sand playing sinner.

 

[Zodd]

God Sinner is an awful jammy wanker...

First time I've heard that expression

 

[Hitman]

Sinner really seems to enjoy this match up.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Lol this will be a pasting.

 

[Zodd]

DTL was so open there

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Shelton will be sinner’s whipping boy.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

#sWaG

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner steamrolling him already! Lmao

 

[Hitman]

Shelton just doesn't know how to deal with Sinner

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[ForehandCross]

Shelton will gain 2-3 inches more in height the way Sinner is stretching him around.

 

[tennis_pro]

The sun will explode faster thank Shelton does anything significant against Sinner.

 

[The_Order]

This is Federer v Roddick vibes...

 

[ibbi]

I don't know if Sinner was still feeling the after effects of his third round when he played Darderi the other day, or just had his foot off the gas because he was playing his friend, but he looks infinitely better today against a significantly better player. So far. All Shelton's good stuff is amounting to nothing.

 

[tx10is]

was hoping it would be closer but I guess close matches aren't allowed at this years AO

 

[ForehandCross]

Is Shelton not hundred percent?

Like he is moving half as well as he did against Ruud

 

[Hitman]

I never thought this would become such a comfortable matchup for Sinner, with Shelton's big explosive game, but Sinner is a nightmare match up for him.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

This is Federer v Roddick vibes...

Federer beat Roddick 5–7, 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 16–14 @ 2009 Wimbledon.
Whereas Shelton won't ever be Sinner's rival... on any day... anywhere.

 

[RSJfan]

This is a nice practice match on his way to his rematch with Charlie.

 

[Zodd]

Is Shelton not hundred percent?

Like he is moving half as well as he did against Ruud

Also thinks his movement looks slightly hampered