Tennis

Tsitsipas beats Khachanov to reach 1st Australian Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas had a harder time strictly following all of the rules than he did outplaying his opponent in the early going, then recovered after blowing two match points late in the third set, and eventually reached the final at the Australian Open for the first time by beating Karen Khachanov 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Friday.

Tsitsipas books spot in Australia Open final

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in action against Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov during their men's semi final match at the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Friday. Tsitsipas blazed his way into the final with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 win where he will meet either favorite Novak Djokovic or Tommy Paul for the title. [EPA]

Djokovic fights for the tenth Australian Open Final in the evening session on Friday

Djokovic's opponent will be Tommy Paul, an American with whom he has not met so far in his career.
This is Novak's 10th time playing in the semi-finals of Melbourne, and he has been successful in all previous ones.
Djokovic has been pretty confident so far in the tournament, despite the hamstring injury.

Tornado Djokovic blew away Rublev!

The nine-time champion charged past the sixth-ranked tennis player in the world, Russian Andrei Rublev, in the quarter-finals - 6:1, 6:2, 6:4.
"Very close to the performance of two nights ago," Djokovic said in on court interview. "Cannot be happier with my tennis. Been playing very solid from the back of the court."

Tsitsipas subdues Lehecka to reach Australian Open semi-final

Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth time as the Greek saw off rising Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-6(2) 6-4 on Tuesday.

The third seed dominated the opening set after breaking a nervy Lehecka early on but was pushed hard after that against the 21-year-old who has enjoyed a breakout tournament.

Andy Roddick: "I don't see who could take Novak out"

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.

"Only my injury is doubted, but when someone else is injured... You know exactly who"

Djokovic has been complaining about problems with the back of his left hamstring since the tournament in Adelaide, and on Monday he won the quarterfinals convincingly.
Djokovic moved into a 13th Melbourne Park quarterfinal with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 win in just over two hours at Rod Laver Arena on Monday night, against the Australian Alex de Minaur.

Djokovic through to Australian Open quarter-finals

MELBOURNE - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after defeating Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 on Monday.

Djokovic, who won after slightly over two hours of play, will next face Russian Andrey Rublev, who defeated Dane Holger Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (11-9).

The match is scheduled for Wednesday.

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