Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/21/25, 1:18 AM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 1/21/25 at 1:20 AM in ATP Australian Open Picks

Ben Shelton of the United States battles Lorenzo Sonego of Italy for the right to play in the semifinal of the men’s singles tournament at the 2025 Australian Open. Shelton is through to his second Australian Open quarterfinals after his relentless attack broke down 38-year-old Gael Monfils 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 1-0 ret. in their action-packed match on Monday. The big-serving American recorded only 7 aces but still dominated the exchanges by winning 67 points off his first serves and converting two break points. Sonego ended Learner Tien’s Cinderella run on Saturday, beating the promising American 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1. The Italian was prepared for everything Tien brought in their round-of-16 duel. Sonego captured 57 of his 116 points off his first serves, 20 of which were aces, and converted five break points to keep Tien at bay throughout their battle. It marked the first time Sonego advances to the quarterfinal round of a Grand Slam tournament.