Sinner vs Shelton Prediction 24 January 2025

Will Jannik Sinner break Ben Shelton's resistance for the sixth consecutive time? This and other exciting questions will be addressed in our prediction for the Australian Open semifinal match. Notably, each head-to-head encounter between the two has featured a tiebreak, adding a certain intrigue to the upcoming clash.

Jannik Sinner

Sinner has won 22 consecutive matches. Even after triumphs in three tournaments (the Shanghai Masters, Six Kings Slam, and ATP Finals), he has not slowed down. Melbourne definitely holds a special place in Jannik's life, as it was here that he celebrated his first major championship. Last fall, the Italian also conquered the US Open, which did not diminish his motivation either. Today, the athlete demolished Alex de Minaur in just 1 hour and 50 minutes, avoiding any difficulties in service games (no breaks and only ten lost points in total on both attempts).

Ben Shelton

Shelton has not advanced through his draw as confidently (four lost sets in five matches), spending a total of 15 hours on court. Ben still does not boast outstanding discipline due to a plain lack of experience. However, he is gradually eliminating this very pronounced shortcoming. The American has recorded 230 actively won points for the tournament, making 202 unforced errors in the process. The athlete is just one step away from a long-awaited ascent into the top ten of the world rankings, which surely serves as additional motivation.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, Shelton is very likely to cause Sinner a lot of trouble. In the players' previous encounter, which took place on Chinese soil a couple of months ago, Jannik did not send Ben packing in short order (6-4;7-6) due to significant problems with receiving, and there are no solid reasons to think that this time anything will fundamentally change. A victory for the US representative with a handicap of +6.5 is the optimal option for the match.