Australian Open 2023: Day eight on Monday
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the eighth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday, all times local (GMT +11):
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Novak Djokovic outclasses Alex De Minaur to reach last eight at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic was firing on all cylinders as he dismantled home favourite Alex De Minaur to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the 13th time.
Commentator Dokic hits out at 'fat-shaming' trolls at Australian Open
Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic on Monday lashed out at the "disgusting" body-shaming she has endured online while working at the Australian Open.
Andrey Rublev edges Holger Rune with lucky net cord on match point
Andrey Rublev rallied back from the brink to dump Holger Rune out of the Australian Open and book a second quarter-final at Melbourne Park courtesy of a lucky net cord on match point that sealed a 6-3 3-6 6-3 4-6 7-6 (11-9) cliffhanger.
Sabalenka reaping rewards of mentality shift after easing into Australian Open quarters
Aryna Sabalenka said a change in mentality to block out "negative emotion" has been key to her strong start to the season after the Belarusian fifth seed eased into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Rublev beats wunderkind Rune with lucky net cord on match point
MELBOURNE : Andrey Rublev rallied back from the brink to dump rising star Holger Rune out of the Australian Open and book a second quarter-final at Melbourne Park with a see-sawing 6-3 3-6 6-3 4-6 7-6(11-9) win over the Danish wunderkind.
'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic could end the year as the world's top-ranked player but it would be a "disgrace" if his chances are affected by not being able to compete in the United States due to his unvaccinated status, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said.
In-form Aryna Sabalenka marches on to Aussie quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka gave a statement of her intent at the Australian Open by powering past Belinda Bencic to reach the quarter-finals.