

I'm playing solidly from the back of the court and love these conditions," said Djokovic, who has not been practising on the days between matches. Alfie Hewett beats Gordon Reid to reach semi-finalsįormer world number one Djokovic, who was the only major champion in the men's quarter-finals, is favourite for the title as he chases a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam.īeating Rublev was his 26th consecutive win at Melbourne Park, equalling the Open-era streak recorded by American Andre Agassi.Magda Linette to face Aryna Sabalenka in women's semi-finals.Four spectators questioned as Russia flags waved.Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas will meet Russian Karen Khachanov in Friday's other semi-final. Paul, 25, ended Ben Shelton's surprise run to reach a first major semi-final.Īmerican world number 35 Paul won 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 5-7 6-4 against 20-year-old compatriot Shelton on Rod Laver Arena. #2 Daniil Medvedev vs.The fourth seed, who again had his left thigh strapped, will play American Tommy Paul in the last four on Friday. #2 Daniil Medvedev won 6-2, 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 over Maxime Cressy Quarterfinal matchups #9 Felix Auger-Aliassime won 2-6, 7-6, 6-2, 7-6 over #27 Marin Cilic #11 Jannik Sinner won 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 over #32 Alex De Minaur #6 Rafael Nadal won 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 over Adrian Mannarino #14 Denis Shapovalov won 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 over #3 Alexander Zverev #7 Matteo Berrettini won 7-5, 7-6, 6-4 over #19 Pablo Carreno Busta #17 Gael Monfils won 7-5, 7-6, 6-3 over Miomir Kecmanovic All times are estimated based on when the prior matches finish. The Round of 16 has begun and we’ll be tracking results as the eight men reach the quarterfinals. Medvedev is the favorite at -110 heading into his Round of 16 match. With the upset, Shapovalov now sits at +1700 to win the tournament at DraftKings Sportsbook. He advances to face #6 Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. The big upset already saw #14 Denis Shapovalov beat #3 Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

Medvedev has rolled through his first three matches without giving up a set and now faces Maxime Cressy in the Round of 16. 2 Daniil Medvedev up a spot, Djokovic was replaced by a lucky loser.

1 Novak Djokovic getting deported for a variety of COVID-19 and visa issues. The tournament got off to a wild start with No. We’ve seen a couple notable upsets on the men’s side of the draw, with one of the top four seeds getting knocked out in the Round of 16. The 2022 Australian Open is wrapping up the first week of the tournament with the Round of 16 happening overnight Saturday and Sunday.
