“Yannick managed to beat Luciano Darderi, the next opponent is Ben Shelton”, — write: sport.ua
In the fourth round of the major, the Italian defeated his compatriot in three sets Luciano Darderi (ATP 25) in 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Yannick made it to his 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal, including his fourth in a row. It will also be Sinner’s fourth quarter-final match in Melbourne.
Australian Open 2026. 1/8 finals
Luciano Darderi (Italy) [22] – Yannick Sinner (Italy) [2] – 1:6, 3:6, 6:7 (2:7)
Yannik’s next opponent will be the eighth seed Ben Shelton from the USA, who dealt with Casper Ruud (Norway, ATP 13).
Ben reached his fifth Grand Slam quarter-final and his third in Melbourne.
Sinner has previously played nine head-to-head matches against Shelton and is 8-1.
Australian Open 2026. 1/8 finals
Ben Shelton (USA) [8] – Kasper Ruud (Norway) [12] – 3:6, 6:4, 6:3, 6:4