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A last dance for the ages

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Published on Jan 25, 2023 08:53 PM IST

Sania Mirza can give herself a perfect Australian Open farewell, after she and partner Rohan Bopanna reached the mixed doubles final on Wednesday

Sania Mirza(left) and Rohan Bopanna(Twitter)

ByAshish Magotra, New Delhi

Watch: Djokovic pays ultimate tribute to Federer, shares light moment with mom

Novak Djokovic produced a commanding show against Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open, defeating the Russian 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to book a semifinal berth, where he will meet Tommy Paul.

Novak Djokovic shares light moment with mother during the post-match interview at Australian Open,(Screengrab)

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Published on Jan 25, 2023 06:25 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Novak Djokovic mows down Andrey Rublev to reach Australian Open semifinals

After taking the lead in the match with a brilliant backhand crosscourt winner, Djokovic showed how hard he is to beat on the grandest stage despite a strapped thigh due to a hamstring issue after the fourth seed broke in the fifth game of the second set.

Novak Djokovic is congratulated by Andrey Rublev following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open(AP)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2023 04:50 PM IST

Reuters | , Melbourne

Watch: Djokovic's reaction after journalist corrects his comment on Tsitsipas

The incident took place while Novak Djokovic was talking to reporters in Melbourne, where he is currently engaged with the Australia Open.

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Published on Jan 25, 2023 04:42 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna beat Skupski, Krawczyk in mixed doubles semi-finals

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna sealed a 7(7)-6(5) 6(5)-7(7) 10-6 win against Neal Skupski, Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles semi-finals.

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna in the Australian Open.

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Updated on Jan 25, 2023 04:07 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sania-Bopanna vs Krawczyk-Neal Aus Open Semis Highlights: Indian duo reach final

Sania Mirza Rohan Bopanna vs Desirae Krawczyk Neal Skupski Australian Open 2023 Semi-Finals Highlights: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna won against Neal Skupski, Desirae Krawczyk in their semi-final fixture. Follow Highlights of Sania Mirza Rohan Bopanna vs Desirae Krawczyk Neal Skupski.

Sania Mirza Rohan Bopanna vs Desirae Krawczyk Neal Skupski Australian Open 2023 Mixed Doubles Semi Finals Highlights(Twitter)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2023 03:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Ominous Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with Linette

Belarusian Sabalenka looks red-hot favourite to win her first major crown after another ruthless display in defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Donna Vekic of Croatia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)(AP)

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Published on Jan 25, 2023 11:18 AM IST

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Australian Open: Linette stuns Pliskova to reach first Grand Slam semi

The unheralded Pole played wonderfully controlled tennis that belied her ranking of 45th in the world to wrap up a thoroughly deserved victory in the blazing sun on Rod Laver Arena.

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Published on Jan 25, 2023 08:32 AM IST

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10-year-itch: With vintage show, Azarenka into first Oz Open semi since 2013

The 33-year-old Belarussian, who won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park, eased past US world No 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula, right, of the U.S. embraces Victoria Azarenka of Belarus following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne(AP)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2023 07:27 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, New Delhi

Nick Kyrgios stunned by Novak Djokovic’s dominating show in Australian Open 2023

Nick Kyrgios took to social media to react to Novak Djokovic's dominating form in the ongoing Australian Open 2023. The Serbian star defeated Alex de Minaur to enter the quarterfinal.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic in action during his fourth round match against Alex De Minaur.(REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 06:32 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Stefanos Tsitsipas subdues Jiri Lehecka to reach Australian Open semi-final

The third seed dominated the opening set after breaking a nervy Lehecka early on but was pushed hard after that against the 21-year-old who has enjoyed a breakout tournament.

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece is congratulated by Jiri Lehecka, right, of the Czech Republic following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open(AP)

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 06:17 PM IST

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Vintage Victoria Azarenka downs Jessica Pegula to make Australian Open semis

Azarenka, the last woman to defend the title after her 2013 triumph, raced into a 3-0 led over American Pegula in the first set before the highest seed left in the women's draw finally held serve.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts after defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open(AP)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2023 06:07 PM IST

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Bopanna-Mirza move to Australian Open mixed doubles semifinal

The Indian team has not yet dropped a set in the mixed team competition.

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 01:28 PM IST

PTI |

Korda injures wrist as Khachanov enters 1st Australian Open semifinal

The 18th-seeded Khachanov was leading 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-0 when the 29th-seeded Korda retired from the match.

Russia's Karen Khachanov hits a return against USA's Sebastian Korda during their men's singles quarter-final match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --(AFP)

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 12:39 PM IST

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Ruthless Rybakina rolls into Australian Open semi-finals

Rybakina, who ousted favourite Iga Swiatek in the fourth round, broke straight back, however, and prevailed in an arm-wrestle of a second set to book a meeting with American Jessica Pegula or twice Melbourne Park champion Victoria Azarenka.

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan reacts after defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)(AP)

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 09:18 AM IST

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‘When others get injured, they’re victims but I'm faking it…': Djokovic fumes

In his English post-match press conference, the 35-year-old said he felt as good as he had since he sustained the injury in an Adelaide warm-up tournament, but in later comments to Serbian media he rounded on the doubters.

Australian Open: Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his presentation after winning his fourth round match against Australia's Alex De Minaur(REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 07:56 AM IST

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On his first overseas trip, Shelton is living the dream

Shelton edged past fellow American JJ Wolf in the fourth round to be among the last eight men in Melbourne in just his second Grand Slam

Shelton carries the sport in his genes(AP)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:55 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Flawless Djokovic dismantles De Minaur to storm into AUS Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic steamrolled local hope Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-1 6-2 on Monday to ease into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a statement win in his quest for a 10th title at the Grand Slam that has only been threatened by a hamstring issue.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Alex de Minaur of Australia (AP)

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 04:54 PM IST

Reuters | , Melbourne

Florida's Ben Shelton in quarterfinals in Australian Open debut

The 20-year-old NCAA champion from the University of Florida pulled out a 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over J.J. Wolf in an all-American matchup in John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates after defeating compatriot J.J. Wolf in their fourth round match at the Australian Open (AP)

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 02:29 PM IST

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Aus Open: Rublev beats wunderkind Rune with lucky net cord on match point

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev had to rely on luck to beat rising star Holger Rune and reach the quarter-finals.

Australian Open: Russia's Andrey Rublev greets Denmark's Holger Rune after winning their men's singles match on day eight.(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2023 02:24 PM IST

Reuters |

Australian Open: Linette upsets Garcia to reach first Grand Slam QF

She will face Karolina Pliskova, who defeated Zhang Shuai 6-0, 6-4 in another fourth-round match on Monday.

Magda Linette hits a return against Caroline Garcia during their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:21 AM IST

AP | , Melbourne

Dominic Thiem confirms rib injury, racing to be fit for Davis Cup

Thiem, a former U.S. Open champion, has struggled with injuries in recent years and fallen to number 98 in the world as a result.

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 09:11 AM IST

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Sebastian Korda’s faith in process takes him to Australian Open quarters

Son of Czech former Australian Open winner Petr upstaged Poland’s 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz to demonstrate his rise in world tennis

Sebastian Korda of the US during the post match interview after winning his fourth round match against Hubert Hurkacz(REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 22, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas survives upset, enters quarter-final

"It was a long match. I feel like I've spent a century on this court," Tsitsipas said of the match, which lasted just over four hours. "It was a ripper, as they say here. I can feel my face burning from the effort today."

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts during his fourth round match against Italy's Jannik Sinner (REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 22, 2023 06:44 PM IST

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Czech Jiri Lehecka stuns sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime at Australian Open

With a first Grand Slam quarter-final, and a first win over a top-10 player, in sight, the 21-year-old Lehecka went up another gear in the fourth set tie-break to go up 6-3 before sending Auger-Aliassime out with a superb passing shot.

Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.(AP)

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Published on Jan 22, 2023 02:21 PM IST

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Australian Open: Korda, 1998 Aus Open champ Petr's son, reaches 1st Slam QF

Australian Open 2023: Sebastian Korda reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday. He is the son of 1998 Aus Open champ Petr.

Sebastian Korda of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2023 01:30 PM IST

AP |

Aus Open: Sania crashes out in 2nd round of women's doubles in final Grand Slam

Australian Open: Sania Mirza lost in her final Grand Slam appearance, crashing out of the second round with Kazakh partner Anna Danilina.

India tennis star Sania Mirza in action.(Twitter)

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Published on Jan 22, 2023 01:11 PM IST

PTI |

Australian Open - 'I wanted it too hard, I need to chill,' says stunned Swiatek

The Pole came into Melbourne Park as a red-hot favourite for the first Grand Slam of the year, but was overpowered in straight sets by Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina at Rod Laver Arena.

Iga Swiatek of Poland wipes the sweat from her face during her fourth round match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the Australian Open (AP)

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Published on Jan 22, 2023 12:32 PM IST

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Jelena Ostapenko knocks out Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open quarters

The 17th seed will meet Elena Rybakina, who shocked top seed Iga Swiatek, for a place in the semi-final.

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates victory against Coco Gauff of the US (AFP)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2023 09:52 AM IST

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Wimbledon champion Rybakina takes out World No.1 Swiatek in 4th round

In the battle of two reigning Grand Slam champions, a first of its kind in a women's singles draw since 2021, Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina held her nerves to knock out world no.1 and top seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets in their fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday.

Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her fourth round match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2023 09:17 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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Sania Mirza can give herself a perfect Australian Open farewell, after she and partner Rohan Bopanna reached the mixed doubles final on Wednesday

Novak Djokovic produced a commanding show against Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open, defeating the Russian 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to book a semifinal berth, where he will meet Tommy Paul.

After taking the lead in the match with a brilliant backhand crosscourt winner, Djokovic showed how hard he is to beat on the grandest stage despite a strapped thigh due to a hamstring issue after the fourth seed broke in the fifth game of the second set.

The incident took place while Novak Djokovic was talking to reporters in Melbourne, where he is currently engaged with the Australia Open.

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna sealed a 7(7)-6(5) 6(5)-7(7) 10-6 win against Neal Skupski, Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles semi-finals.

Sania Mirza Rohan Bopanna vs Desirae Krawczyk Neal Skupski Australian Open 2023 Semi-Finals Highlights: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna won against Neal Skupski, Desirae Krawczyk in their semi-final fixture. Follow Highlights of Sania Mirza Rohan Bopanna vs Desirae Krawczyk Neal Skupski.

Belarusian Sabalenka looks red-hot favourite to win her first major crown after another ruthless display in defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena.

The unheralded Pole played wonderfully controlled tennis that belied her ranking of 45th in the world to wrap up a thoroughly deserved victory in the blazing sun on Rod Laver Arena.

The 33-year-old Belarussian, who won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park, eased past US world No 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals

Nick Kyrgios took to social media to react to Novak Djokovic's dominating form in the ongoing Australian Open 2023. The Serbian star defeated Alex de Minaur to enter the quarterfinal.

The third seed dominated the opening set after breaking a nervy Lehecka early on but was pushed hard after that against the 21-year-old who has enjoyed a breakout tournament.

Azarenka, the last woman to defend the title after her 2013 triumph, raced into a 3-0 led over American Pegula in the first set before the highest seed left in the women's draw finally held serve.

The Indian team has not yet dropped a set in the mixed team competition.

The 18th-seeded Khachanov was leading 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-0 when the 29th-seeded Korda retired from the match.

Rybakina, who ousted favourite Iga Swiatek in the fourth round, broke straight back, however, and prevailed in an arm-wrestle of a second set to book a meeting with American Jessica Pegula or twice Melbourne Park champion Victoria Azarenka.

In his English post-match press conference, the 35-year-old said he felt as good as he had since he sustained the injury in an Adelaide warm-up tournament, but in later comments to Serbian media he rounded on the doubters.

Shelton edged past fellow American JJ Wolf in the fourth round to be among the last eight men in Melbourne in just his second Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic steamrolled local hope Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-1 6-2 on Monday to ease into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a statement win in his quest for a 10th title at the Grand Slam that has only been threatened by a hamstring issue.

The 20-year-old NCAA champion from the University of Florida pulled out a 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over J.J. Wolf in an all-American matchup in John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev had to rely on luck to beat rising star Holger Rune and reach the quarter-finals.

She will face Karolina Pliskova, who defeated Zhang Shuai 6-0, 6-4 in another fourth-round match on Monday.

Thiem, a former U.S. Open champion, has struggled with injuries in recent years and fallen to number 98 in the world as a result.

Son of Czech former Australian Open winner Petr upstaged Poland’s 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz to demonstrate his rise in world tennis

"It was a long match. I feel like I've spent a century on this court," Tsitsipas said of the match, which lasted just over four hours. "It was a ripper, as they say here. I can feel my face burning from the effort today."

With a first Grand Slam quarter-final, and a first win over a top-10 player, in sight, the 21-year-old Lehecka went up another gear in the fourth set tie-break to go up 6-3 before sending Auger-Aliassime out with a superb passing shot.

Australian Open 2023: Sebastian Korda reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday. He is the son of 1998 Aus Open champ Petr.

Australian Open: Sania Mirza lost in her final Grand Slam appearance, crashing out of the second round with Kazakh partner Anna Danilina.

The Pole came into Melbourne Park as a red-hot favourite for the first Grand Slam of the year, but was overpowered in straight sets by Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina at Rod Laver Arena.

The 17th seed will meet Elena Rybakina, who shocked top seed Iga Swiatek, for a place in the semi-final.

In the battle of two reigning Grand Slam champions, a first of its kind in a women's singles draw since 2021, Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina held her nerves to knock out world no.1 and top seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets in their fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday.

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