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Tennis sensation Lorenzo Sonego showcased a stellar performance against star player Ben Shelton during their quarter-final match of the 2025 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena of Melbourne Park on January 22. Sonego delivered a stunning performance, highlighted by a surreal shot in the game. Sonego left his opponent Shelton extremely shocked in the game.
Earlier in the second set of the game, the 29-year-old tennis star executed a remarkable airborne volley that featured an extreme backspin in the thriller, causing the ball to land just inside the court with Ben Shelton being able to make the contact in the game.
Notably, this stellar display of his skillset was met with lots of applause and admiration from not only the crowd at Melbourne Park but also hailed by Australian commentators, pundits, and former tennis players, as Ben Shelton could only shake his hand with his opponent in admiration of his blistering shot in the game.
Lorenzo Sonego crazy and insane shot against Ben Shelton
Lorenzo Sonego with another point of the tournament contender.
— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) January 22, 2025
How did he reach for this volley at the net ?
Jumped in the air and ball came back on his court 🤯pic.twitter.com/9TvkZqts19
This moment between the two players has been described as one of the most stunning points of the tournament, showcasing the 29-year-old's exceptional talent and creativity at the Rod Laver Arena on January 22. This powerful stroke not only stunned the 22-year-old Ben Shelton but also captivated a huge number of fans and commentators alike, further solidifying Sonego's reputation as a player capable of producing jaw-dropping moments in Grand Slams.
Later in the set, Lorenzo hit a similar shot again, but Shelton managed to get it on his racquet, leaving the line judge to question the point and refer to the video assistance. Ben showed a remarkable display of sportsmanship when he realized the error and gave up the point willingly.
Video review now used at the Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego match.
— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) January 22, 2025
Sonego asks for a VAR claiming ball bounced twice before Shelton returned it.
Umpire awards the point to Sonego.
Great sportsmanship from Shelton who said give the point to Sonego.
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Several tennis fans have sparked the debate and are lashing out at Iga Swiatek over a similar incident that happened in Swiatek's match today where she did not acknowledge the error made by the line judge.