Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, expressed his concern for Novak Djokovic as the Serbian star had to retire hurt against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Sinner went on to prevail against Ben Shelton in the second semifinal later in the day, setting up a title clash against world No 2 Zverev. In his post-match interview, Zverev also condemned sections of the crowd for jeering Djokovic, urging them to show respect for the player who has given the sport his all for the past 20 years.
In a highly-anticipated Australian Open semifinal match, defending champion Jannik Sinner faced off against American Ben Shelton. Despite struggling with injuries, Sinner went on to outplay Shelton in a masterful three-set victory, securing a spot in the final. Both players put on a display of fiery shots and impressive comebacks, but in the end, it was Sinner's championship experience that prevailed. With this win, Sinner aims to redeem his tainted reputation and claim his third Grand Slam title, while Shelton's dreams of a first-ever Slam title are cut short.
In a thrilling semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open, 19-year-old Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets to secure his spot in the men's singles final. The Italian will face Alexander Zverev in what is sure to be an epic showdown on Sunday. In other Australian Open action, GB's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won the wheelchair doubles title, while Andy Lapthorne secured the quad doubles title with partners Harry Poole, Emily Salley and Millie Sian.
After reaching his second Grand Slam semi-final, 22-year-old Ben Shelton used his press conference at the Australian Open to criticize the treatment of players by the tournament's broadcasters. Shelton's comments were sparked by the on-court interviewer's suggestion that fans would boo him in the next round, and he proceeded to highlight recent incidents involving top players and Australian broadcasters. The American tennis player says he is looking forward to facing either defending champion Jannik Sinner or home favorite Alex de Minaur, but is concerned about the potential negativity from the crowd.
The U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, begins in New York with top players including Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic taking to the court on the first day. Other notable names on the Day 1 schedule include Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz. However, the spotlight is also on Jannik Sinner, who recently tested positive for steroids but was not suspended, and top seeds Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner who will play their first-round matches on Tuesday. Stay tuned for 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events from the tournament.
Fans who are unable to travel to Paris for the Olympic tennis tournament can still witness top-level competition at the 2024 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, DC. The tournament, which kicks off on July 27, has announced a star-studded player field including three top 10 players, five Grand Slam champions, and three former world No. 1s. Additionally, four American players who qualified for the Paris Olympics will be participating in the DC tournament, including Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, and Madison Keys. Other notable players set to compete include Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Emma Raducanu. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of talent!
As the 125th edition of the grass-court event takes place at Queen's Club, fans can expect an exciting week of top-notch tennis. With ten of the world's Top 20 players set to compete, including defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and 2014 champion Grigor Dimitrov, this year's tournament is shaping up to be a highly competitive one. Other notable players to watch out for include 21-year-olds Holger Rune and Ben Shelton, as well as British hopefuls Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper. With a strong field and a coveted ATP 500 series title on the line, the 2024 Cinch Championships is definitely not one to miss for tennis fans.
The Geneva Open this week could see an epic showdown between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, as they square off potentially in the second round. With Djokovic looking to bounce back from a shock defeat in Rome, he will face tough competition from the likes of Murray and other top players such as Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton. Tennis fans can catch all the action exclusively on Sky Sports Tennis.
The dominating faction of Monday Night Raw, The Hurt Business, implodes in a tense confrontation between Bobby Lashley, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander. The build-up for this epic showdown began last week when Shelton and Cedric lost the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, tensions reached a boiling point as Bobby Lashley declared the end of the group, leading to a fierce brawl among the former members. Fans can't wait to see what happens next in this shocking twist on the Road to WrestleMania.
The Italian Open saw some surprise outcomes as young players took down established veterans. Norwegian Casper Ruud defeated Frenchman Gael Monfils in a thrilling three-set match, while Italian Jannik Sinner dominated American Ben Shelton. German Alexander Zverev also had to battle his way to victory against Australian Alex de Minaur, and teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz made quick work of Hungary's Fabian Marozsan. Meanwhile, top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic were upset by Jiri Lehe?ka and Luca Nardi, respectively. It seems that the future of tennis is in good hands with these rising stars making a name for themselves at the Italian Open.