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Australian Open 2023, Men’s Singles Semi-final Highlights: Stefanos Tsitsipas Storms Into Australian Open Final | Tennis News
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Australian Open 2023, Men’s Singles Semi-final Highlights: Stefanos Tsitsipas Storms Into Australian Open Final | Tennis News

[ad_1] Australian Open 2023 Men's Singles Semi-final: Stefanos Tsitsipas storms into finals© AFPAustralian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final Highlights: Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Karen Khachanov in the semi-final match of the men's singles of Australian Open 2023, at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday. The Greek registered a 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 win over Khachanov, to storm into the final of the tournament. Khachanov put up a great fight in the match that lasted for 3 hours and 21 minutes but in the end it was Tsitsipas, who had the last laugh. He will now be facing either Novak Djokovic or Tommy Paul in the summit clash on Sunday.Here are the Highlights of 2023 Australian Open, Men's Singles Semi-final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov, straight from Rod Laver Arena in Melbour...
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The Moment Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna Advanced To Final Of Australian Open Mixed Doubles. Watch | Tennis News
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The Moment Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna Advanced To Final Of Australian Open Mixed Doubles. Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] The pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna has entered the final of Australian Open.© TwitterThe unseeded Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna defeated third seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 10-6 in the semifinal of Australian Open Mixed Doubles on Wednesday. The semi-final match lasted for one hour and 52 minutes. Happinness was at its peak for Sania, who is playing the last Grand Slam of her career, as soon as he she ended on the winning side. Bopanna too was ecstatic with the win. The duo hugged each other before shaking hands with their opponents and thanking the crowd for their support with all heart.Watch the heart-warming moment here:In a fitting farewell, @MirzaSania's last dance will take place on the grandest stage!She and @rohanbopanna have...
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Ruthless Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Advance To Australian Open Quarter-finals | Tennis News
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Ruthless Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Advance To Australian Open Quarter-finals | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic surged into the Australian Open quarter-finals with his "best match of this year" on Monday, while Aryna Sabalenka was an equally ruthless winner. After a series of shocks at Melbourne Park, normal order was more or less restored on day eight, except for fourth seed Caroline Garcia bowing out under the weight of expectation. Djokovic demolished Alex de Minaur for the loss of just five games to sweep into the last eight and step up his bid for a 10th Melbourne crown, and record-tying 22nd major title in all.He will meet fifth seed Andrey Rublev for a semi-final berth after the Russian toppled Danish teenager Holger Rune in a thrilling five-set clash also at Rod Laver Arena.The Serb's 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 triumph over 22nd-seeded home hope De Minaur was an ominous statement ...
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Victoria Azarenka Fights Her Way Into Australian Open Quarter-finals | Tennis News
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Victoria Azarenka Fights Her Way Into Australian Open Quarter-finals | Tennis News

[ad_1] Victoria Azarenka celebrates after win over Zhu Lin at Australian Open on January 22, 2023.© AFPTwo-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka reached the quarter-finals at 2:17 am on Monday after winning a bruising late-night encounter against China's Zhu Lin. The 24th-seeded Belarusian won 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and will play Jessica Pegula of the United States, the highest remaining women's seed left in the draw at three. Tournament organisers were widely criticised days ago when Andy Murray and home player Thanasi Kokkinakis did battle until 4:05 am. The match between Azarenka and unseeded Zhu started late at Rod Laver Arena because the preceding encounter between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner went to five sets.It turned out to be a gruelling clash, which started late on Su...
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Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev Crashes Out Of Australian Open After Losing To Sebastian Korda In 3rd Round | Tennis News
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Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev Crashes Out Of Australian Open After Losing To Sebastian Korda In 3rd Round | Tennis News

[ad_1] Sebastian Korda stunned two-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open on Friday, adding the Russian to a growing list of top seeds crashing out early. The 31st-ranked American, son of 1998 Australian Open champion Petr Korda, blasted past the seventh seed 7-6 (9/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Rod Laver Arena to race into the last 16. Korda's upset teed up a clash with Polish 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz -- who battled past Canada's Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 -- for a place in the quarter-finals."An unbelievable match, I sort of knew what I had to do and I stuck with it even when I was going up and down with the emotions," said the 22-year-old Korda, adding that his game plan was "just go for it"."I'm thrilled right now, I played amazing."Medvedev was a los...
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“Been A Long Day”: Casper Ruud Through At Australian Open With 1 AM Finish | Tennis News
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“Been A Long Day”: Casper Ruud Through At Australian Open With 1 AM Finish | Tennis News

[ad_1] Norwegian second seed Casper Ruud battled through to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as he kicked off a campaign that could see him become world number one. The 24-year-old ground down Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena in a match that finished after 1:00am. He will next play American Jenson Brooksby who toppled Australian Christopher O'Connell. "It's been a long day," said the world number three Ruud, whose build-up suffered an unexpected blow when he lost his first match at the Auckland Classic warm-up tournament."I'm very eager to hopefully have a good tournament and this was a good start, a tough one."Tomas played well, very aggressive, but I was able to come back and stay strong towards the end, so very happy,...
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Novak Djokovic Storms Into Second Round On Australian Open Return | Tennis News
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Novak Djokovic Storms Into Second Round On Australian Open Return | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic swept past Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena to launch his bid for a 10th Australian Open title Tuesday, with the Serb enjoying a rousing reception following his deportation a year ago. The 35-year-old, who was banned from last year's tournament, showed few signs of the hamstring niggle he picked up in Adelaide this month as he raced to victory on Rod Laver Arena 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. After not being able to play last year over his Covid vaccination stance, there were concerns over how he might be received by fans in Melbourne.The city endured lengthy lockdowns during the height of the pandemic.But, as in Adelaide, the fourth seed walked out to loud cheers and chants of "Nole", with vocal backing during the match from a stadium awash with Serbian flags."Thank you for giving ...
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Australian Open: Heat And Rain Cause Havoc At Season Opening Grand Slam | Tennis News
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Australian Open: Heat And Rain Cause Havoc At Season Opening Grand Slam | Tennis News

[ad_1] Representational Image.© AFPIntense heat and torrential rain played havoc at the Australian Open on Tuesday, with hours of delays and a slew of matches called off. With players sweltering in 36 Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) temperatures, the tournament's five-part heat stress scale hit five. The scale measures four climate factors: radiant heat, air temperature in the shade, relative humidity and wind speed. The lowest level reading is one and the highest five, at which point play is suspended and the roofs are closed on the three main stadiums -- Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena.The heat led to a three-hour interruption in the afternoon of round one matches on outside courts.Conditions improved and play was able to resume, but then a storm hit, dumping torren...
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Rafael Nadal Left Baffled By Missing Racquet During Australian Open 2023 Opener. Watch | Tennis News
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Rafael Nadal Left Baffled By Missing Racquet During Australian Open 2023 Opener. Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal reacts as his racquet goes missing during Australian Open match.© TwitterRafael Nadal was left amused during his Australian Open 2023 opener against Jack Draper from the United Kingdom after a racquet belonging to the 22-time Grand Slam winner went missing during the game. The incident took place during the first set with Nadal leading 4-3 and getting ready to face Draper's serve. The Spaniard could not find his racquet and later burst into laughter as he thought it was picked by a ballboy. "I need the racquet back, ballboy took my racquet," he told the umpire.It was later revealed that the ballboy mistakenly took the racquet that Nadal was using in order to get it restrung. The racquet was also returned to Nadal after the confusion around the situation was resolved."...
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