Tsitsipas v Khachanov: Australian Open men's semi-final facts

Facts and figures ahead of Friday's Australian Open men's semi-finals (x denotes seeding):
27 January 2023, 02:35 AM

Rybakina, Sabalenka set up final showdown

Elena Rybakina stormed to her first Australian Open final with a 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over twice champion Victoria Azarenka on Thursday and the Russian-born Kazakh will face Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka after the fifth seed beat Magda Linette 7-6(1), 6-2.
26 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Sabalenka beats Linette to set up Australian Open final with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka surged into the Australian Open final with a 7-6(1) 6-2 win over unseeded Pole Magda Linette on Thursday to extend the red-hot Belarusian's unbeaten start to the year and book a clash with Elena Rybakina.
26 January 2023, 12:31 PM

Soccer mom Azarenka ordered to take off PSG shirt at Australian Open

Self-described "obnoxious soccer mom" Victoria Azarenka was ordered to take off her Paris St Germain shirt at the Australian Open on Thursday before bowing out of the Grand Slam with a straight sets defeat by Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals.
26 January 2023, 12:02 PM

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing banned Russian flags at the Australian Open, including one featuring Vladimir Putin, in scenes Ukraine's ambassador Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".
26 January 2023, 07:52 AM

Djokovic 'sends a message' with Rublev, Minaur wins

Novak Djokovic said there was something extra behind his title charge at this year's Australian Open after being deported from the country last year and having to play his matches with an injured hamstring after suffering the problem in Adelaide.
26 January 2023, 03:00 AM

Last dance awaits Sania Mirza as she reaches mixed doubles final

Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
26 January 2023, 01:49 AM

An American resurgence in Melbourne?

American men’s tennis is witnessing a resurgence with an unlikely trio reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals, and they are thriving off each others’ success.
25 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Unstoppable Djokovic mows down Rublev to reach semis

Novak Djokovic delivered another masterclass at the Australian Open on Wednesday to thump fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4 and reach the semi-finals at Melbourne Park where he is bidding for a record-extending 10th crown and 22nd Grand Slam title.
25 January 2023, 11:10 AM

Djokovic primed for Rublev test at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic can take a step closer to equalling Rafael Nadal's men's record of 22 Grand Slam titles when he faces Andrey Rublev on Wednesday for a place in the Australian Open semi-finals.
25 January 2023, 04:38 AM

Stunned Linette ousts Pliskova to reach first Grand Slam semi

Magda Linette reacted with disbelief after continuing her dream run into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a stunning 6-3 7-5 victory over former world number one Karolina Pliskova.
25 January 2023, 04:15 AM

Sabalenka beats Vekic to reach Australian Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka reached her maiden Australian Open semifinal with a battling 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Donna Vekic on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in a 1hr 49min tussle.
25 January 2023, 04:07 AM

Azarenka beats ‘fears of failing’

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013, then opened up Tuesday about overcoming “anxiety” and “fears of failing” on court.
24 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Rybakina, Khachanov first into Australian Open semi-finals

Big-serving Elena Rybakina blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Karen Khachanov followed suit in the men's draw after Sebastian Korda suffered a wrist injury.
24 January 2023, 09:31 AM

Djokovic crushes De Minaur to fire warning at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic demolished Alex de Minaur for the loss of just five games to sweep into a 13th Australian Open quarter-final and send an ominous warning Monday, showing few signs of his troublesome hamstring.
23 January 2023, 11:24 AM

Commentator Dokic hits out at 'fat-shaming' trolls at Australian Open

Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic lashed out Monday at the "disgusting" body-shaming she has endured online while working at the Australian Open.
23 January 2023, 10:24 AM

Garcia latest Australian Open casualty but Sabalenka unstoppable

Caroline Garcia became the latest top-10 seed to fall at the Australian Open with a shock defeat to Magda Linette, but Aryna Sabalenka blasted her way into the quarter-finals on Monday.
23 January 2023, 07:38 AM

Swiatek, Gauff out, Tsitsipas soldiers on

Stefanos Tsitsipas battled into the Australian Open’s last eight on Sunday but women’s top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff became the latest big-name victims.
22 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Tsitsipas survives five-set test to make Australian Open quarters

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a huge scare Sunday to battle into a third consecutive Australian Open quarter-final and a showdown with Czech surprise package Jiri Lehecka.
22 January 2023, 12:48 PM

Lucky towel helps Korda reach first Grand Slam quarterfinal

American Sebastian Korda reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time on Sunday after defeating Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) at the Australian Open.
22 January 2023, 09:18 AM