Australian Open 2025: Quarterfinal Date of Ben Shelton with Lorenzo Sonego
The young American rising star Ben Shelton will continue his dream run at the Australian Open 2025 with his quarterfinal appearance against Lorenzo Sonego. At 22 years of age, Shelton has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the professional tennis arena.
How He Progressed Through the Tournament
Shelton has had a great run in the tournament so far, having defeated some strong players such as:
- Brandon Nakashima in the first round
- Pablo Carreno in the second round
- Lorenzo Musetti in the third round
- Gael Monfils in the fourth round, where Monfils was forced to retire
The Upcoming Match
The quarterfinal against Lorenzo Sonego will be quite an intriguing contest.
Key Match Details:
- Shelton enters as the favorite
- Head-to-head currently at 1-1
- Sonego had beaten Shelton in the first round of the French Open recently in 2023
Opportunity for Shelton and What This Says
This tournament is a career-defining moment for Shelton. At 22 years old and almost at his physical peak, he has the chance to:
- Potentially win his first grand slam
- Solidify his spot as one of the world's top 25 tennis players
- Make his way to the semifinals, where he might face Jannik Sinner or Alex De Minaur
Sonego's Run Through the Tournament
Lorenzo Sonego has also been impressive, beating:
- Stan Wawrinka in the first round
- Fabian Marozsán in the second round
- Joao Fonseca in the third round
- Learner Tien in the fourth round
Sonego himself claimed that the huge improvements he made to his game included changes to his tennis technique and mental approach during the pre-season.
Expectations for the Match
Although Shelton is the favorite, Sonego has demonstrated that he can produce an upset. It will be a real thriller in terms of skill, with both players eager to advance to the next round.
ESPN and ESPN+ will be broadcasting the quarterfinal tennis match between Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego at 10:30 p.m. EST.
What is Ben Shelton's Strength Against Lorenzo Sonego?
Ben Shelton's Top Strengths Over Lorenzo Sonego
Service Control:
Ben Shelton boasts one of the strongest serves in the ATP tour with several impressive attributes:
- He averages 141 mph on his serve.
- He can unleash serves as hard as 149 mph.
- Wins 80% of points on his first serve.
- Generates power through height, explosiveness, and technique.
- Left-handed serve with unique slice movement that surprises opponents.
Aggressive Playing Style:
Shelton's game is characterized by:
- Powerful forehand as one of his biggest weapons
- Good net play and hand skills
- Quick court movement
- Aggressive serve-and-volley game
Grand Slam Performance:
During the 2025 Australian Open, Shelton has shown:
- Good mental toughness
- Match-to-match consistency
- Ability to take crucial points (52% break point conversion rate)
- Better set management than Sonego
Tactical Advantages:
Shelton's left-handedness also tests Sonego in:
- Breaking up typical crosscourt forehand patterns
- Forcing his opponent into awkward angles
- Targeting Sonego's backhand, a known weakness
These strengths make Shelton a slight favorite, with current odds suggesting a 60%-40% advantage in the quarterfinal match.