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'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

'I was on my way home': Djokovic's miracle Open escape

Novak Djokovic says his injured opponent Lorenzo Musetti would have been a deserving AO semi-final opponent for two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Aussie doubles aces close in on 37-year Open first

Australians John Peers and Olivia Gadecki are one win away from a mixed doubles feat not achieved at Melbourne Park since 1989.

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Jessica Pegula and the equally-impressive Elena Rybakina have set up a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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'What was that game plan?': analyst questions de Minaur

'What was that game plan?': analyst questions de Minaur

Opinions in the tennis world are divided as to where Alex de Minaur goes next after a seventh grand slam quarter-final loss ended his Australian Open campaign.

Deflated Demon won't give up on grand slam title hunt

Deflated Demon won't give up on grand slam title hunt

Alex de Minaur has vowed to keep working to improve his game in pursuit of a maiden grand slam title after a tough Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz.

The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown

The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown

Elina Svitolina will once again by playing for her fellow Ukrainians in the Australian Open semi-finals against Aryna Sabalenka.

'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO

'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO

Novak Djokovic won't be thrown into a Melbourne Park melting pot in his Australian Open quarter-final with Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti.

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De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Happy, fit again Zverev books Open final-four berth

Alexander Zverev has advanced to a 10th grand slam semi-final, the second most of active players behind only 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final

Tennis super-mum Elina Svitolina has advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final with a dominant performance against Coco Gauff.

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

Sweltering conditions forced the Australian Open exclusively indoors for six hours, before relief arrived for Alex de Minaur's blockbuster quarter-final.

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Sabalenka wants fitness tracker ban overturned

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Australian Open semi-finals on a stinking hot Melbourne day before pleading with officials to let players wear health trackers.

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

Dual grand slam champion Pat Rafter says everything must go Alex de Minaur's way if the home hope is to topple world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run

Winning almost half a million in prizemoney won't change Maddison Inglis with the Australian eyeing off some kitchen appliances as a treat.

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Sinner serves up threat as Open title defence continues

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner set a personal-best mark for most aces in a match as he moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic after easing past Fritz

Lorenzo Musetti will take on Novak Djokovic in his first Australian Open quarter-final after advancing to the last eight with a dominant win over Taylor Fritz.

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Poland star Iga Swiatek has outclassed Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, who exits the Open in the fourth round.

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Jessica Pegula will meet Amanda Anisimova in an all-American quarter-final at the Australian Open after ending the title defence of great mate Madison Keys.

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Scud wants Demon to unload artillery against star duo

Mark Philippoussis says Alex de Minaur must mix up his game and come forward if he's to bank his first ever win over world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

'More to give': de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge

The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.

Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face world No.6 Jessica Pegula in the first big hurdle of her title defence in the fourth round.

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

Iva Jovic will face the biggest challenge of her short career with the American teen taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will face home hope Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open quarter-finals while Alexander Zverev will play Learner Tien.

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has received a walkover into the Melbourne Park quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew with injury.

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