ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are the semifinalists that are going to compete on Friday at the Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena.

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Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton

Head to head 4-1 for Sinner

Jannik Sinner will take on Ben Shelton in the semifinal for the 6th time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena.

Jannik Sinner: ranking and results

Currently world no. 1 Jannik reached the semifinal after defeating Nicolas Jarry 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 6-1, Tristan Schoolkate 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3, Marcos Giron 6-3 6-4 6-2, Holger Rune 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 and Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-2 6-1.

Jannik has a 5-0 win-loss record in 2025, 5-0 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open Sinner conquered the title last year in Australian-open after besting Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3.

Ben Shelton: ranking and results

Ranked no. 20, Ben got to the semifinal after defeating Brandon Nakashima 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5, Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-3 6-3 6-7(4) 6-4, Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 3-6 6-4 7-6(5), Gael Monfils 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 1-0 ret. and Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6(4).

Ben has a 5-1 win-loss record in 2025, 5-1 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open The American lost in the 3rd round 7-6(4) 1-6 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 to Adrian Mannarino.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 6th time that Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton face off. Their record is 4-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard.

The last time they played, Sinner won 6-4 7-6(1)

in the 4th round in Shanghai back in 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Jannik Sinner who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Jannik Sinner is the pick to win this match.
Jannik Sinner -> 1.157
Ben Shelton -> 5.6

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Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev

Head to head 8-4 for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will come up against Alexander Zverev in the semifinal for the 13th time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 2:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena.

Novak Djokovic: ranking and results

Ranked no. 7, Djokovic reached the semifinal after beating Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2, Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2, Tomas Machac 6-1 6-4 6-4, Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) and Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4.

The Serbian has a 7-1 win-loss record in 2025, 7-1 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open

Djokovic lost in the semifinal 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 to Jannik Sinner. Novak won the title in Australian Open in 2008 and 2012.

Alexander Zverev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 2 (career high), Zverev got to the semifinal after beating Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4, Pedro Martinez Portero 6-1 6-4 6-1, Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4, Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 and Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1.

Alexander has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2025, 7-0 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open The German lost in the semifinal 5-7 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 6-3 to Daniil Medvedev.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 13th time that Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev play each other. Their head to head is 8-4 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-1 on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Djokovic won 7-6(5) 7-5 in the semifinal in Cincinnati back in 2023.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 5 sets.

As per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.63
Alexander Zverev -> 2.33

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Last Results

These are the last results of the Australian Open

  • Simone Bolelli/Andrea VavassoriBolelli/Andrea Vavassori – Andre Goransson/Sem VerbeekGoransson/Sem Verbeek (2-6 6-3 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
  • Harri Heliovaara/Henry PattenHeliovaara/Henry Patten – Kevin Krawietz/Tim PuetzKrawietz/Tim Puetz (6-4 3-6 7-67) – Score progression – Stats

Upcoming matches

These are the upcoming matches of the Australian Open