Ben Shelton battled to a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach his second grand slam semi-final. The big-serving American made his breakthrough at the Australian Open two years ago with a run to the quarter-finals on his debut before bettering that at the US Open.
Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was "shocked" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as "disrespectful". The 37-year-old great had said he would refuse to do on-court interviews until he got an apology.
MELBOURNE, Australia — American tennis player Ben Shelton criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open.
MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner battled through illness to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday as his Italian compatriot Lorenzo Sonego ended teenager Learner Tien's fairytale run. Read more at straitstimes.
Ben Shelton wore down Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6 (4) in a highlight-laden clash and ensured the United States has players in the men's and women's semi-finals for the first time since Andy Roddick and Serena Williams in 2009.
Lorenzo Sonego of Italy hits the ball during the ... He he has won only six out of the 12 matches he has played at Melbourne Park. The Italian had his best result at the Australian Open in 2022 ...
Backed by a raucous Brazilian contingent on Court 1573, Fonseca took the hour-long opener in the decider, eventually clinching set point at the fourth time of asking
A leading TV presenter this week apologised on air to Novak Djokovic for mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and Serbian fans. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australian Open semifinalist Ben Shelton said on Wednesday he was "shocked" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as "disrespectful".
Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another stunning display on Wednesday, while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's
All-action Ben Shelton battled past stubborn Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Wednesday to reach his first Australian Open semi-final.