Ben Shelton Advances to Australian Open Semifinals, Criticizes Media Treatment

The 22-year-old American will face top-ranked Jannik Sinner after a hard-fought quarterfinal win over Lorenzo Sonego.

Ben Shelton defeated Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in four sets (6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6) to reach his first Australian Open semifinal.
At 22 years and 109 days old, Shelton becomes the fifth-youngest American male to reach the semifinals in Melbourne.
Shelton will face defending champion and world number one Jannik Sinner, who dominated Alex de Minaur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-1).
Shelton expressed frustration with media treatment during the tournament, calling some interactions with broadcasters disrespectful.
In the women's draw, Iga Świątek advanced to the semifinals without dropping a set, continuing her dominant performance in the tournament.