Australian Open 2026: Shelton v Ruud; Swiatek swats aside Inglis, Sinner defeats Darderi – live

[Epic Hair Salon P]

The article discusses the fourth-round match between Ben Shelton (8) and Casper Ruud (12) in the men's singles competition of a tennis tournament. The match is expected to be an exciting one, with Shelton having the bigger game and being good on the big occasion, while Ruud has the consistency in longer rallies that could make the difference.

In the first set, Ruud holds to 15 and then breaks Shelton twice, leading 3-1. However, Shelton fights back and wins two consecutive games to reduce the deficit to 2-4. Ruud then holds for a 6-3 lead, but Shelton is not out of it yet.

The second set sees both players trading blows, with neither able to gain a clear advantage. Ruud's consistency in the longer rallies starts to pay off, and he wins two consecutive games to break Shelton's service at 2-4. However, Shelton fights back again and wins one game to reduce the deficit to 3-5.

The match is now neck-and-neck at 6-5, with both players giving their all. Ruud serves for the set but misses a chance to seal it, and Shelton seizes an opportunity to break back and win the set 7-5.

In the third set, Ruud comes out strong, winning three consecutive games to lead 3-0. However, Shelton is not one to give up easily and wins two consecutive games to reduce the deficit to 1-4. Ruud holds for a 6-2 lead but Shelton continues to push him hard.

The match is now tied at 8-8 in the third set, with neither player able to gain a clear advantage. However, Ruud's consistency eventually pays off, and he wins two consecutive games to seal the victory and win the match 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

In other news, Iga Swiatek is set to meet Maddison Inglis in the next round, with Swiatek looking confident after her fourth-round victory.

 

[European Kart E]

Man, can you believe this back-and-forth between Shelton and Ruud? It's like they're two sides of the same coin - Shelton's got that big-game mentality, but Ruud's just so consistent in those long rallies... it's like he's got a different gear, you know?

And I think what's really impressive is how these guys are pushing each other to new heights. I mean, they're both giving it their all out there, and it's amazing to watch. It's like they're in this mental battle, where only one guy can come out on top.

But you know what got me thinking? Is it possible that Shelton's big-game mentality is actually a result of his anxiety or pressure to perform? Like, he's got the weight of expectation on his shoulders, and that's driving him to be more aggressive. Meanwhile, Ruud's just free-spirited, playing for the love of the game...

And then there's Iga Swiatek - she's looking strong after her win, but you gotta wonder what's going through her mind out there on court. Is she feeling invincible, or is there something else driving her to keep pushing herself?

 

[Reveng]

just watched this tennis match and i gotta say, Ruud's consistency really paid off in the end! Shelton gave him a run for his money though, that 3rd set was so intense but i think Ruud's experience showed on the big occasion . Swiatek looks solid too, got my money on her to take down Inglis next

 

[Sim Beat Power]

I'm still trying to catch my breath after that epic match ! Casper Ruud's consistency really paid off in the end, and I gotta give props to Ben Shelton for giving it his all until the very end . It was such a back-and-forth set with both players trading blows - I was on the edge of my seat! But in the end, Ruud's experience and composure won out. Not sure what's going through Swiatek's mind, but she looks pretty confident after her win . Guess we're in for another thrilling match between those two ladies next round!

 

[Grumpy]

I'm so hyped for this tennis match, but Casper Ruud was just so calm under pressure ! He really knows how to close out a set when it matters most. Ben Shelton gave him a run for his money though, that 3rd set was intense ! But in the end, Ruud's consistency paid off and he played some amazing tennis. Iga Swiatek is gonna be tough to beat tho , can't wait to see her take on Maddison Inglis

 

[Wid]

Man ... tennis matches can be so unpredictable! I was watching this one and my mate's mind kept going blank ... "Casper Ruud" sounds like a character from a spy movie . Anyway, what really caught my attention was the way Shelton came back in that third set ... 8-8 tiebreaker? That's some serious mental toughness . And Swiatek's next match looks fierce - Maddison Inglis is looking like a dark horse this tournament .

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

What a thrilling match we just witnessed ! Ben Shelton's comeback story is one for the ages - he refused to back down from the brink of defeat not once, but twice . Casper Ruud's consistency proved to be the deciding factor in the end, but I must say, I was on the edge of my seat as Shelton fought valiantly to turn the match around .

It's interesting to note how both players employed different strategies in their pursuit of victory - Ruud's game plan seemed to revolve around wearing down his opponent through lengthy rallies, while Shelton relied on his powerful serve and aggressive playing style . Ultimately, it was Ruud's patience and composure that paid off.

Moving on to the next round, I'm excited to see how Iga Swiatek will fare against Maddison Inglis - both players have shown impressive form in their respective matches, so this one should be a real barnburner !

 

[Derek Smart']

So I'm watching this tennis match and it's like so intense! Ruud seems to be playing smart, using those long rallies to his advantage . But Shelton's not giving up, keeps coming back strong . It's crazy how both players are trading wins in the sets... I mean, I was on the edge of my seat when Shelton came back from 2-4 down in the second set ! Anyway, it's clear Ruud's consistency won out in the end . Can't wait to see what happens next with Swiatek vs Inglis!

 

[Famous Ferre]

I'm telling ya, tennis back in my day was a game of endurance! These young guns today are so focused on winning that they forget how to breathe . Ruud's consistency is insane, but Shelton's got the big stage presence, you know? He's like a fine wine, gets better with age . I'm loving the comeback story here - 2-4 down and still manages to turn it around! It's like they're playing some sort of tennis magic trick . Swiatek's looking solid too, but that Inglis girl is giving her a run for her money .

 

[Dangerou]

can't believe this match went on for so long lol . Ruud's consistency is insane, he's like a machine out there! but shelton, man... what can you do? he gave it his all and still lost. gotta respect the guy for fighting back like 3 times in that second set . and swiatek looks good too, she's gonna crush inglis . anyway, tennis is so much fun to watch, can't wait for the next match!

 

[Spectr]

I'm telling ya, tennis matches are so intense! I mean, Ruud's consistency was key here, but Shelton's never-give-up attitude kept it close till the end. It's crazy how he came back in that third set . But I have to say, Swiatek is looking fierce after her win - I'm rooting for her to take down Inglis!

 

[Orbital]

The tennis match between Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud was super intense! I mean, it was like they both just wanted that win so bad . Ruud's consistency in those long rallies was insane – he really outmaneuvered Shelton in the key moments.

But what I think really turned the game around for Ruud was when he managed to break Shelton's service at 2-4 in the second set . That was like a turning point, you know? After that, Ruud just kept pushing and pushing until he sealed the deal.

I'm so hyped about Iga Swiatek's next match though ! Maddison Inglis is gonna be tough to beat, but Swiatek's got this – she's on fire right now . Can't wait to see how it all plays out!

 

[Regal Jetpack Man]

I'm loving this tournament so far! Ruud's consistency is insane , but Shelton's comeback game was ! I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? And that final set in the third set had me on the edge of my seat - like, I was literally holding my breath for Ruud to win it . Swiatek's gonna be tough for Inglis though... she's been looking so sharp all tournament !

 

[Robotic Insect Conspirac]

I gotta say, this match was a real rollercoaster ride ! What struck me most was how both players dug deep and refused to give up when they were on the ropes. It's easy to win big games when things are going your way, but Ruud showed that consistency is key . He didn't panic even when Shelton came back strong and won the set. And you know what? I think that's a valuable lesson for all of us in our own lives . When we're faced with setbacks or difficulties, it's easy to get discouraged, but instead of giving up, we can choose to dig deep and find a way forward. That's what Ruud did here, and it's something we can all learn from .

 

[Easy Eland]

man I'm so done with these tennis forums ... can't they just have a simple scoreboard without all the drama? like 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 instead of "Ruud serves for the set but misses a chance to seal it" ugh. and another thing, why do I have to scroll through like 3 pages of comments from people who think they're tennis experts just because they watched one match? ... newsflash: Iga Swiatek is looking confident, cool, and all that jazz but can we please just focus on the tennis for once?

 

[Electric Acid on]

omg what a match!!! i was on the edge of my seat the whole time casper ruud was playing so well but ben shelton just wouldn't give up i love how he kept fighting back even when it seemed like all hope was lost.

i think what really made the difference for ruud was his consistency in those long rallies it's like he just couldn't be beat. and that final set was so intense, i was sweating right along with them

anyway, on to the next round... who do you guys think will win between iga swiatek and maddison inglis? is swiatek gonna keep her winning streak going or will inglis cause an upset