(Video) Jannik Sinner Couldn’t Stop Smiling Seeing his Doppleganger at the Australian Open

For the opponents, if one Jannik Sinner wasn’t enough, another one has been spotted at the Rod Laver Arena. Shortly after his fourth-round victory at the Australian Open, the World No.2 was getting ready to leave the Rod Laver Arena.

Before leaving, Sinner suddenly bumped into his lookalike. The defending champion’s reaction said it all, as he couldn’t stop smiling. Afterwards, he took a selfie with him.

Jannik Sinner meets his look-alike

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 26, 2026

Sinner is known for a very focused and serious personality on the court. However, he doesn’t hesitate to show his lighter side, which was evident in this meetup.

When the situation gets serious, he will play Ben Shelton for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals. The duo previously played each other in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, with the Italian winning in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner advances to the Australian Open quarterfinals

Second seed Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi. The World No.2 sealed the match 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) at Margaret Court Arena, extending his perfect record against compatriots. His victory also stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 18 matches, keeping alive his bid for a historic third consecutive title.

The 24-year-old is chasing a milestone that only Novak Djokovic has achieved before—three straight Australian Open crowns. He wasted no time in the opening set, racing to a 5-0 lead before Darderi managed to get on the board. Sinner’s aggressive play produced 46 winners, showcasing the sharp form that has made him a four-time Grand Slam champion.

Despite his commanding display, Sinner admitted he was fortunate to still be in the tournament after a tough third-round battle. Against American Eliot Spizzirri, he endured the extreme heat of 40°C and severe cramping during a four-set struggle. A pause in play to close the roof ultimately saved him from what could have been a shocking upset.

Looking rejuvenated against Darderi, Sinner breezed through the first two sets while dropping only four games. His energy dipped slightly in the third, allowing his opponent to put up more resistance. Still, Sinner held firm in the tiebreak, proving he remains a strong contender for another Australian Open triumph.

Ben Shelton books meeting with Jannik Sinner

Ben Shelton overcame a slow start to defeat Casper Ruud in four sets, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4. The American, seeded eighth, raised his level after dropping the opening set and produced stretches of explosive tennis to overpower the Norwegian. With this victory, Shelton booked a quarter-final showdown against defending champion Jannik Sinner, a rematch of last year’s semi-final where he fell in straight sets.

Ruud began the match strongly, using his forehand to dictate rallies and break Shelton early. The Norwegian capitalized on Shelton’s misfiring shots to take a 5–2 lead and closed out the first set 6–3 with composure. At that stage, Shelton looked unsettled, but signs of improvement began to show in the second set as he found his rhythm.

The second set was tightly contested, with both players holding serve until Shelton forced errors late in the set. At 5–4, Ruud faltered under pressure, shanking a forehand on set point to hand Shelton the equalizer. The American celebrated with a roar, signaling a shift in momentum as he grew in confidence.

By the third and fourth sets, Shelton was in full control, mixing power with flair to break Ruud’s resistance. A crucial double fault and wayward forehand from the Norwegian gifted Shelton the third set, while in the fourth, the American’s relentless pressure finally broke through at 4–3. He sealed the match with a blistering cross-court forehand winner, completing a statement victory and setting up a blockbuster clash with Sinner.

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