Ben Shelton told the Australian Open fans they were allowed to "boo and throw things at my head" after advancing to the semi-final for the first time. The American defeated Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6 (4) to move into the last four and admitted it was one of his favourite matches he'd played.

Ben Shelton is through to the semi-final of the Australian Open for the first time after a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego and he knows he will be the villain in the next round

Australian Open tennis star Ben Shelton has given fans a free pass to boo him and ‘throw stuff’ at his head during his semi-final with Jannik Sinner. American 21st-seed Shelton faces world No.1 Sinner in the last four of the men’s singles on Friday after his 6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6 win over Lorenzo Sonego.