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'A massive achievement' - Tim Henman and Mats Wilander praise for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid after Australian Open win

Tim Henman and Mats Wilander have hailed the ‘unbelievable’ achievements of Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid following their victory in the final of the wheelchair doubles at the Australian Open. The Brits have proved a cut above their rivals, and victory in Melbourne on Wednesday was their ninth consecutive Grand Slam. Ad/> It was a hard-fought affair, with Hewett and Reid beating Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda 6-2 4-6 10-7.

Daniil Medvedev saves match point, moves into Australian Open semis

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Australian Open order of play, Day 11 - Ash Barty the star of the show, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in spotlight

The Australian Open is getting down to the business end, with the women taking centre stage for the semi-finals. Both matches will take place in the evening, so expect a raucous crowd on Rod Laver Arena as home favourite Ash Barty takes on Madison Keys. Following that clash, Danielle Collins faces off against Iga Swiatek.

'We desperately need to see that' – John McEnroe backs Nick Kyrgios call to push new personalities

John McEnroe has stressed the importance of tennis finding new personalities as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoy the twilight of their careers. The American seven-time major champion was responding to Nick Kyrgios’ claim that the sport is too transfixed with the ‘Big Three’ and has not done enough to promote new stars. Ad/> Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have won 60 Grand Slam singles titles between them – incredibly all tied on 20 each.

Daniil Medvedev: Tim Henman in awe of 'resilient' Russian after he beats Felix Auger-Aliassime at Australian Open

Tim Henman praised Daniil Medvedev’s “resilience” after he fought back from two sets down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime and make the Australian Open semi-finals. The world No. 2 and title favourite looked to be on the ropes after falling behind against an inspired Auger-Aliassime.

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'A massive achievement' - Tim Henman and Mats Wilander praise for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid after Australian Open win

Daniil Medvedev saves match point, moves into Australian Open semis

Australian Open order of play, Day 11 - Ash Barty the star of the show, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in spotlight

'We desperately need to see that' – John McEnroe backs Nick Kyrgios call to push new personalities

Daniil Medvedev: Tim Henman in awe of 'resilient' Russian after he beats Felix Auger-Aliassime at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal describes ‘special’ moment he met Iranian trailblazer Meshkatolzahra Safi

What would Novak do? – Daniil Medvedev draws inspiration from Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev sets up Stefanos Tsitsipas semi – day 10 at the Australian Open