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

[tennis_pro]

I disagree, I think Shelton really is trying to fight out here tonight. He is showing a good intensity despite being outplayed.

The main point isn't to say Sinner is as good as Fed and Shelton was as good as Roddick, rather, once Fed got the serve back, you felt like the rallies were in his control. And it's the same deal here, Sinner gets the serve back, and is almost in complete control.

Dude has a monster serve and here are his service games so far:
1) holds after 4 deuces
2) broken
3) holds after 15-40
4) holds after 30-30
5) holds after 30-30
6) broken

And at the same time the odds of him breaking more than once maybe in a match are close to 0. Sinner isn't doing anything special too.

I wouldn't say a word if this was some top 50 player, but the dude's a regular top 10 player and he struggles to hold on a faster surface EACH TIME despite having a bomb serve. And this isn't the first time too.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Sinner's box with their lame matching hats. Hilarious.

 

[Jonas78]

You nervous ?

Like it's not 100% certain ???

Ben is getting too many points on Carrots serve.

 

[RSJfan]

Ben is getting too many points on Carrots serve.

Carrot is trying to keep Ben on court for additional practice.

 

[Dilexson]

Sinner's box with their lame matching hats. Hilarious.

it's reality show out there with coach cams!

 

[Red Rick]

Ben Shelton is Jack Sock 2.0.

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[MichaelNadal]

Alcaraz takes down this version of Carrota.

#WithPanache

 

[Jonas78]

Alcaraz takes down this version of Carrota.

I can only semi watch bc of work, but 23 winners and 8 UEs dont seem too bad?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Too many unforced errors by Shelton.

A very boring match so far.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Sinner with 23 winners and 9 unforced errors
Shelton with 21 winners and 25 unforced errors

Tells the story. Hideous by Ben.

 

[Jonas78]

Too many unforced errors by Shelton.

A very boring match so far.

Sinner doesnt give him the time Ruud gives him.

 

[ibbi]

Sinner with 23 winners and 9 unforced errors
Shelton with 21 winners and 25 unforced errors

Tells the story. Hideous by Ben.

Shelton's numbers were tipped towards the positive after the first set. It got him nowhere, so he's gone for more. Sinner's numbers are not particularly good at all in the second after his mercurial first (other than now getting his first serves in). He's doing the bare minimum and letting the other guy hang himself.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Shelton has two slam SF’s and 3 slam QF’s and he only has one top 10 win at a slam? Jeez he’s been lucky. And that one win was over Tiafoe lol.

 

[Fabrivitx]

Dude has a monster serve and here are his service games so far:
1) holds after 4 deuces
2) broken
3) holds after 15-40
4) holds after 30-30
5) holds after 30-30
6) broken

And at the same time the odds of him breaking more than once maybe in a match are close to 0. Sinner isn't doing anything special too.

I wouldn't say a word if this was some top 50 player, but the dude's a regular top 10 player and he struggles to hold on a faster surface EACH TIME despite having a bomb serve. And this isn't the first time too.

or maybe Sinner is one of the greatest returner the game has seen

 

[Fabrivitx]

Sinner dwarfing serve again hahaha

 

[ibbi]

Oh my goodness, Jannik has gone into sick boy mode.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Commentators focusing on how Sinner was covering his eyes as if he has a migraine or some issue. Also served a 119KMH second serve.

I’m not quite seeing an issue with him but just worth mentioning.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Shelton can’t rally and this is supposed to be his peak lmao

 

[ibbi]

Someone put a hex on the Italians.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner is brutally good! An efficient assassin on court.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Sinner takes the second set.

Pretty boring so far. Shelton throwing nothing at him. Hasn’t even broken serve.

 

[fritzhimself]

Shelton will take this set

If I were you, I would stop taking those pills—they distort reality.

 

[RSJfan]

 

[MichaelNadal]

Sinner takes the second set.

Pretty boring so far. Shelton throwing nothing at him. Hasn’t even broken serve.

 

[ibbi]

Could be some serious BLEEP afoot. Dude doesn't look happy at all.

I mean, I know he never does, but he looks troubled.

 

[Oval_Solid]

sinner having migraines?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Could be some serious BLEEP afoot. Dude doesn't look happy at all.

I mean, I know he never does, but he looks troubled.

I’ll give it to Todd Woodbridge, he notices these things well.

Sinner hiding under the towel too. Interesting scenes may be coming up. Or could just be nothing lol.

 

[Jonas78]

Sinner takes the second set.

Pretty boring so far. Shelton throwing nothing at him. Hasn’t even broken serve.

 

[Subway Tennis]

That was a very weird last service game from Sinner, particularly to serve out a set. It would have been really interesting if Big Ben had been able to make Sinner play out a few more of those points rather than giving Sinner cheap errors. The first point was really weird. Sinner threw out a powderpuff first serve that barely reached the net, and in the third point he looked really off balance and was clutching at his eyes. There were opportunities for Ben in that game. He needed to elongate the points in that return game.

 

[ibbi]

sinner having migraines?

Maybe he just made his head spin because of how good he is.

 

[Zodd]

how does he loose that point...

 

[tennis_pro]

or maybe Sinner is one of the greatest returner the game has seen

Not even close. Does 90% of the work from the baseline.

 

[Fabrivitx]

Is Sinner starting to cramp? He keeps touching

 

[Fabrivitx]

Not even close. Does 90% of the work from the baseline.

Data says hs the best returner

 

[ibbi]

Is Sinner starting to cramp? He keeps touching

Seems more head related.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Sinner starting to wobble a bit. If this thing goes 4, look out.

 

[Dilexson]

I can only semi watch bc of work, but 23 winners and 8 UEs dont seem too bad?

subpar serving , not yet USO levels though.

 

[Fabrivitx]

The sinner sliding is not fair at that height

 

[Fabrivitx]

Sinner is losing coordination in hs shots, hes in trouble, something related whit the high night humidity

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Hopefully Alcaraz will dispatch Dopinner

 

[PlaysInAviatorShades]

Please kick the "lets go" screaming lady out of the arena

Not between EVERY serve lady

 

[Hitman]

Sinner is The Human Wrecking Machine.

If he makes the final here, he will surpass Nadal's best consecutive run into slam finals, which is five, and he will equal Djokovic's best which is six.

After that, he's going after Federer.

 

[tennis_pro]

Data says hs the best returner

Means as much as his dominance ratio built against the Sheltons and de Minaurs of the world.

 

[weakera]

This is the most boring slam through QF in history

 

[The_Order]

Dude has a monster serve and here are his service games so far:
1) holds after 4 deuces
2) broken
3) holds after 15-40
4) holds after 30-30
5) holds after 30-30
6) broken

And at the same time the odds of him breaking more than once maybe in a match are close to 0. Sinner isn't doing anything special too.

I wouldn't say a word if this was some top 50 player, but the dude's a regular top 10 player and he struggles to hold on a faster surface EACH TIME despite having a bomb serve. And this isn't the first time too.

Yep Sinner just has a read on it, similar to how Fed did to Roddick...

Also, I think we both know why Shelton is a "regular top 10" ... freaking DeMinor is seeded 6th LOL

 

[MichaelNadal]

This is the most boring slam through QF in history

I'm glad I've barely seen any lol

 

[The_Order]

Sinner is The Human Wrecking Machine.

If he makes the final here, he will surpass Nadal's best consecutive run into slam finals, which is five, and he will equal Djokovic's best which is six.

After that, he's going after Federer.

Must cheer for Djok then to ensure he doesn't surpass Nadal

 

[Aussie Darcy]

This is the most boring slam through QF in history

Yep. The only set lost was one by Zverev to Tien. All else in straights. The 4 ladies QF’s were all straight sets too.

 

[tennis_pro]

I'm glad I've barely seen any lol

I tried a couple of matches and fell asleep. At least the last 2 rounds should be good.

 

[tennis_pro]

Yep. The only set lost was one by Zverev to Tien. All else in straights. The 4 ladies QF’s were all straight sets too.

What I thought was going to be the best match (Swiatek-Rybakina) was such a dud.