Ben Shelton continued his impressive run at the Australian Open 2025 as he defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego to reach his first semifinal at the hard-court major.
The 22-year-old American quashed a late challenge from Sonego to complete a 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 win in three hours and 50 minutes.
Shelton, who will be competing in only his second Grand Slam semifinal, faces a tough task as he takes on World No 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner next. Sinner ended home favourite Alex De Minaur’s quest with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Here is everything you need to know about Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner, including TV and streaming options for the match.
Where to watch Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner will air on ESPN and Tennis Channel nationally. Tennis fans can also stream the match on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner start time
- Date: Friday, January 24
- Time: 3:30 a.m. ET
- Round: Semifinal
- Court/Surface: Rod Lever Arena, Hard
Ben Shelton is set to face Jannik Sinner in the semifinal of the hard-court major at Melbourne Park on Friday, January 24. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 a.m. ET.
Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner Australian Open history
Here is how far Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner have advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Ben Shelton
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Third Round | – |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | – |
Jannik Sinner
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Winner | – |
| 2023 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2022 | Quarterfinal | – |
| 2021 | First Round | – |
| 2020 | Second Round | – |
Australian Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 got underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |
