Tsitsipas wins five-set thriller to reach quarter-final
Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas won a titanic five-set duel with American Taylor Fritz to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday.
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Auger-Aliassime ousts former finalist Cilic to reach last eight
Ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime won a four-set battle with veteran Marin Cilic in searing heat to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday.
‘Entertainer’ Nick Kyrgios reaching ‘superstar’ status like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, says Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander reckons Nick Kyrgios is becoming a tennis superstar — and worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. Kyrgios has been at his eccentric best during the Australian Open but has also delivered success on the court — taking a set off tournament favourite Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the men's singles, and now qualifying for the quarter-finals of the men's doubles after beating Gonzalo Escobar and Ariel Behar on Sunday alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. Ad/> Wilander said: «It [Kyrgios's success] is fantastic for the tournament.
Kyrgios circus rolls on in Australian Open doubles
MELBOURNE : The "Special K's" circus rolled on in the Australian Open doubles on Sunday, and according to ring-leader Nick Kyrgios and fellow showman Thanasi Kokkinakis, tennis should take note.
Nadal, entre los ocho mejores tras desfondar a Mannarino
pisó el acelerador completamente a fondo este domingo en la Rod Laver Arena de Melbourne. Por primera vez en lo que va de torneo, el balear fue a todo gas para ganar el primer set en un desempate memorable contra Adrian Mannarino y después pasó el rodillo por desfondamiento moral y físico de su rival (7-6 (12), 6-2 y 6-1 en 2h40). De ese modo, entró en cuartos por 14ª vez en el, logro con el que iguala al local John Newcombe en la segunda plaza de la tabla de todos los tiempos, sólo por detrás de Roger Federer (15). El martes se enfrentará, por una plaza en las semifinales, al canadiense Denis Shapovalov, que sorpresivamente pasó por encima (6-3, 7-6 (5) y 6-3) del alemán Alexander Zverev, tercer favorito.
Nadal beats Mannarino in battle of left-handers to reach last eight
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal remained on course for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title after winning a battle of left-handers against Adrian Mannarino 7-6(14) 6-2 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal repels Karen Khachanov to reach Australian Open fourth round
Rafael Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open, but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov.
Nadal repels Khachanov to reach last-16 in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Sixth seed Rafa Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov on Friday.