
Top-ranked titleholder Jannik Sinner will defend his Australian Open crown against Alexander Zverev after storming into the final with a straight sets win over American showman Ben Shelton.
Sinner fought off a spirited early challenge from world No.20 Shelton before taking control in a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 6-2 flex at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night.