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Daniil Medvedev the Mimic, Danielle Collins climbs high, Angella Okutoyi makes history - Australian Open Diary

Medvedev the copycat? There is so much to unpack from Daniil Medvedev’s four-hour 42-minute comeback victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Wednesday’s quarter-final, but perhaps one of the oddest parts of that encounter was the Russian mimicking his opponent’s grunt for the majority of the match. Ad/> It wasn’t clear if Medvedev was trolling Auger-Aliassime, or was trying to get into his head, but the world No.2 later explained he has a habit of subconsciously mimicking those around him.

Australian Open semi-finalist Danielle Collins praised by Alize Lim for 'brave' endometriosis admission

As Danielle Collins prepares to face Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Australian Open, the American can take heart from a far bigger battle she has faced off-court following her struggles with endometriosis. Women’s health is often a subject that hasn’t historically been widely discussed when it comes to impact on performance in sport.

Latest Tennis odds as the Australian Open approaches finals weekend

We are just days away from finding out who will be our first Grand Slam champions this weekend.

Pub rock tennis: How Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are bringing crowds back to doubles

It is a little after 3:30pm on a lazy summer day and Rafael Nadal, he of so many grand slam wins it's long ago became very hard to keep track of them all, and Denis Shapovalov, who is likely to win a few of his own in the future, are on centre stage.

'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.

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Daniil Medvedev the Mimic, Danielle Collins climbs high, Angella Okutoyi makes history - Australian Open Diary

Australian Open semi-finalist Danielle Collins praised by Alize Lim for 'brave' endometriosis admission

Latest Tennis odds as the Australian Open approaches finals weekend

Pub rock tennis: How Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are bringing crowds back to doubles

'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