Tennis players

The nine-time champion won with 6:2, 6:1, 6:2 after only two hours of play and now a clash with Russian Andrei Rublev awaits him.
Novak's performance in the fourth round was praised by many, after all, he clearly stands out as the favorite to win another trophy.
Former world number one Andy Roddick was also delighted with Djokovic's display against the Australian.

Novak overpowered Australian Alex de Minaur 6:2, 6:1, 6:2.
The Serb needed only two hours to celebrate at "Rod Laver Arena".
Novak was simply unstoppable in this match, so at no time was there a problem with the left hamstring.
Now he faces his biggest challenge in Melbourne, fifth seed Andrei Rublev who will be recovering from his round of 16 match for a long time.

As reported by B92.net reporter from Melbourne, Milan Tomi, there is a huge crowd in front of "Rod Laver Arena" ahead of Djokovic's match.
The stands from the daytime "session" are emptying, and soon fans with tickets for the "night session" will enter.
In a huge crowd, numerous Serbian flags stand out.

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas made short work of Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, winning 6-2 7-6(5) 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday, shortly after organizers defended their schedule after the previous day's late finish.

A dominant Stefanos Tsitsipas proved a step too far for home hope Rinky Hijikata as the Greek third seed eased into the Australian Open third round with a 6-3 6-0 6-2 win on Wednesday.

Wildcard Hijikata, ranked 169th in the world, went toe to toe with Tsitsipas in the early exchanges and looked capable of making it a contest for the Rod Laver Arena crowd.

MELBOURNE - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has made a successful start to his quest for a tenth career Australian Open title by defeating Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 in the first round of the tournament on Tuesday.

Returning to Melbourne after a two-year break, Djokovic was greeted by standing ovations from fans at the Rod Laver Arena.

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts during his first round match against Quentin Halys of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Monday. Tsitsipas won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (6) to advance into the second round. [AP]

The former world number one arrived in a great mood at the place of great success, opening this years competition with Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baeño.

MELBOURNE - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic and Spaniard Rafael Nadal, his biggest rival at the upcoming Australian Open, are on the opposite sides of the draw for the tournament and will not meet before the final.

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka became the latest star to pull out of the opening Grand Slam of the year on Jan. 8, leaving the tournament deprived of some of the biggest names in the game.

No reason for the Japanese player's withdrawal was given with organizers Tennis Australia tweeting: "We will miss her at AO2023."