Ben Shelton is gearing up for a showdown with Lorenzo Sonego under the Monday night lights.
The No. 21 seed, Shelton, earned his spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals after an unexpected twist in his fourth-round match. Gael Monfils, the 38-year-old crowd favorite who had made headlines by becoming the oldest ATP title winner in Auckland leading up to the tournament, was forced to bow out due to injury. It was an unfortunate ending to an inspiring run for the French veteran.
On the flip side, Sonego came out swinging in his last match. His first serve was practically untouchable in the second set, winning a flawless 100% and keeping Tien’s opportunities at bay. The American found himself in hot water, trailing 5-2 before calling for a medical timeout to address a thigh issue.
After returning, Sonego made quick work of closing out the set, but Tien wasn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. Against all odds, he broke early in the third set and clung to a sliver of hope.
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Where to watch Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego will air on ESPN and Tennis Channel nationally. Tennis fans can also stream the match on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego start time
- Date: Wednesday, January 22
- Time: TBD
Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, January 22, with the time yet to be decided. The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego Australian Open history
Here is how far Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego have advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Ben Shelton
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Third Round | First Round |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | – |
Lorenzo Sonego
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Second Round | – |
| 2023 | Second Round | – |
| 2022 | Third Round | – |
| 2021 | Second Round | Second Round |
| 2020 | First Round | First Round |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2018 | Second Round | – |
Australian Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 got underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |