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Sinner beats Shelton to set up Zverev final in Melbourne

Australian Open 2025

Date: 23 January Venue: Melbourne Park

Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app

Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final after the defending champion saw off Ben Shelton in straight sets in Melbourne.

World number one Sinner recorded a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 6-2 victory over American Shelton on Rod Laver Arena - the stage where he claimed his first major title 12 months ago.