Aryna Sabalenka battles past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka will face close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after battling to victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
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Sabalenka sees off Pavlyuchenkova to reach Australian Open semi-finals
MELBOURNE :Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a battling 6-2 2-6 6-3 win over Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, as her quest for a third straight title at Melbourne Park gained momentum.
Zverev bemused as feather stops play at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Alexander Zverev was left bemused after the umpire stopped play in the middle of a rally when a bird's feather floated down on the court during his quarter-final against Tommy Paul at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Badosa stuns Gauff, Zverev downs Paul ahead of evening showdown
MELBOURNE : Paula Badosa stunned Coco Gauff to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final and Alexander Zverev overcame Tommy Paul to book his ninth as the Australian Open awaited the blockbuster Tuesday evening clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
Rohan Bopanna-Shuai Zhang Pair Bows Out Of Australian Open After Losing Mixed Doubles Quarterfinal
Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang had a match point in the Super Tie-break but could not close out the mixed doubles quarterfinals in their favour as local wild cards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki emerged winners in an exciting contest at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. Bopanna and Zhang lost 6-2 4-6 9-11 in one hour and eight minutes at Kia Arena, bringing curtains on India's campaign at the first Grand Slam of the season. Bopanna had earlier made exit from the men's doubles. India's other contenders, including singles exponent Sumit Nagal, and doubles specialists Yuki Bhambri and N Sriram Balaji, had also lost at various stages of the hard-court Major.
Alexander Zverev Primed For 'Very Intense' Australian Open Semi-Final
Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a "very intense and high-level" clash to get there -- with Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz standing in his way. The German battled into the semi-finals in Melbourne for a second straight year with victory over Tommy Paul, edging closer to his maiden Grand Slam title. The world number two came good when it mattered in two tiebreaks on a hot and windy day for a 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/0), 2-6, 6-1 victory over the 12th-seeded American.
'Absolutely boring' - Alexander Zverev on Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz after Australian Open request rejected
Alexander Zverev joked Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz would be an "absolutely boring match-up" after having his Australian Open request rejected.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE, Australian Open Quarterfinal: Djokovic Hurdle In Alcaraz's Maiden Aus Open Pursuit
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open Quarterfinal Live Updates: The blockbuster men's singles quarterfinals match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be played on Tuesday in Melbourne. Alcaraz, 21, and Djokovic, 37, will meet at this stage of a Grand Slam for the first time in a heavyweight late-night clash on Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic is looking for his 100th tournament title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown.