Atlanta native Ben Shelton’s Australian Open run ends with loss to Jannik Sinner

2026 Australian Open - Day 11 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Jannik Sinner (R) of Italy embraces Ben Shelton (L) of the United States after his victory in the Men's Singles Quarterfinal during day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) (Phil Walter/Getty Images)

By Courtney Martinez

In a rematch of last year’s semifinal, Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner met again down under for Wednesday’s Australian Open quarterfinals.

But it was Sinner once again who advanced to the next round. Shelton lost in straight sets (3-6, 4-6, 4-6) to the world’s No. 2 ranked player. Sinner will face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

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