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*Shelton 3-6 4-6 0-0 Sinner
Jannik Sinner, despite looking slightly out of sorts, gets it done.
That's a two-set lead for the defending champion and a semi-final meeting with Novak Djokovic is within sight.
It's a long way back for Ben Shelton now.
Image source, Getty ImagesShelton 3-6 4-5 Sinner*
Jannik Sinner is wiping his eyes and looking a bit unsteady out there, but Ben Shelton can't capitalise, finding the net to give the defending champion set point.
Shelton 3-6 4-5 Sinner*
Jannik Sinner follows the double fault with an ace, but Ben Shelton finds a way back in. 15-30.
Suddenly, Sinner looks like he's struggling with something.
Shelton 3-6 4-5 Sinner*
Interesting. That's definitely not how Jannik Sinner would have wanted to open his service game.
Even he looked surprised about that double fault. 0-15.
Image source, Getty ImagesShelton 3-6 4-5 Sinner*
An ace makes sure Ben Shelton stays alive in the second set.
Over to Jannik Sinner to serve it out for a two-set lead.
*Shelton 3-6 3-5 Sinner
Jannik Sinner can only fire his next return long, but Ben Shelton slams the ball into the net and we head to deuce.
Image source, Getty Images*Shelton 3-6 3-5 Sinner
That's better from the American! A fine forehand winner, followed by an ace straight down the T. 30-30.
*Shelton 3-6 3-5 Sinner
Yikes. Serving to stay in the set, Ben Shelton helps Jannik Sinner to a 0-30 lead with an untimely double fault.
*Shelton 3-6 3-5 Sinner
Ben Shelton whacks the ball away in frustration after a clip of the net cord flicks his strike wide. That kind of sums up the American's match so far. He hasn't had much luck.
But after racing to a 40-0 lead, Jannik Sinner lets his concentration levels dip and a couple of misses open the door for Shelton. 40-30.
The Italian locks back in and shakes his racquet as he watches a backhand from Shelton land beyond the baseline.
Shelton 3-6 3-4 Sinner*
After falling flat on his back and firing long, Ben Shelton fires down an ace and then another unreturnable serve to stay within touching distance of Jannik Sinner.
Image source, Getty Images*Shelton 3-6 2-4 Sinner
Not quite as straightforward as Ben Shelton made his last service game look, but that's a fairly comfortable hold for Jannik Sinner, who doesn't have to do anything special to get it over the line.
Shelton 3-6 2-3 Sinner*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Even with that last point there - Sinner was not hitting with the same authority, not the same depth or sound out of the racquet and he's taking a lot of time inbetween. He's slowed up and looks a bit hot, like he's not feeling so well.
Shelton 3-6 2-3 Sinner*
Image source, Getty ImagesJannik Sinner won't get much time to recover. That was short and sweet from Ben Shelton, who gets his first love hold of the match.
Back to you, Jannik.
*Shelton 3-6 1-3 Sinner
Mark Woodforde
17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
That was a key game for Sinner for sure.
A bit of a chance to maybe recover and rest in this game because he's still sitting strongly on the scoreboard.
*Shelton 3-6 1-3 Sinner
Jannik Sinner isn't rolling over. Ben Shelton gets his racquet to the serve but he can't do anything with it.
And the second seed won't offer up any further chances as he gets the hold over the line.
Shelton 3-6 1-2 Sinner*
Third time lucky? Jannik Sinner flings the ball into the net and gifts Ben Shelton another break point.
Shelton 3-6 1-2 Sinner*
Nope. We head back to deuce as Ben Shelton overcooks a forehand.
Shelton 3-6 1-2 Sinner*
Ben Shelton worked so hard to get bring up that break point but it all goes to waste as he plants what should be a simple strike into the net.
But he'll get another look. Can he get this one?
Shelton 3-6 1-2 Sinner*
What a point! And what a chance for Ben Shelton.
The American comes out on top of a 20-shot rally, gradually making his way to the net before striking the decisive blow with a fierce forehand winner.
Shelton 3-6 1-2 Sinner*
Patient play from Jannik Sinner as he defends from the baseline and waits for Ben Shelton to make the first mistake. And that's exactly what happens, with the American finding the fence.
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