Game on! 🎾
Italy's rising star Jannik Sinner is on fire! 🔥 The defending champion cruised into the Australian Open final with a straight-sets victory over American sensation Ben Shelton, winning 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday. 🌟
At just 23, Sinner becomes the youngest man to reach back-to-back finals at Melbourne Park since the legendary Jim Courier did it in '92 and '93. 😲 And guess what? He's eyeing a historic third Grand Slam title for Italy! 🇮🇹🏆
\"I'm happy to be back in the final again,\" said Sinner, who battled through some tough cramps in the third set. \"Sundays are special days in tournaments, and I'm hoping I can enjoy it.\" 🙌
Next up, Sinner will face Germany's Alexander Zverev for the championship title. 🎯 It's set to be an epic showdown between two of tennis's brightest young talents. Don't miss it! 🏟️
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Sinner beats Shelton to set up Australian Open men's final with Zverev
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