Australian police&nbsp;said a Somali man who stabbed three people in the city of Melbourne on Friday drove a car laden with gas cylinders which caught fire and that they are treating the attack as terrorism.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/one-person-killed-in-melbourne-stabbing-police-rules-out-terrorism-link-176369">The man stabbed three people, killing one</a> before he was shot by police. He later died in hospital, Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton told reporters.

"We don't believe there is an ongoing threat at this stage, but certainly we are treating it as a terrorism incident," Ashton said. He declined to identify the attacker, but said he was Somali with "family associations that are well known to us".

The counter-terrorism command has taken a lead role in the investigation.
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Ashton added that security arrangements at Remembrance Day memorials and other public events scheduled over the weekend will be reassessed and it was likely police numbers there boosted.

The street where the car caught fire was the scene in January 2017 of a fatal but not terror-related incident in which a man drove his car at pedestrians at high speed, killing six people and wounding about 30.

Australian police said a Somali man who stabbed three people in the city of Melbourne on Friday drove a car laden with gas cylinders which caught fire and that they are treating the attack as terrorism.

Australian police said a Somali man who stabbed three people in the city of Melbourne on Friday drove a car laden with gas cylinders which caught fire and that they are treating the attack as terrorism. The man stabbed three people, killing one before he was shot by police. He later died in hospital, Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton told reporters. "We don't believe there is an ongoing threat at this stage, but certainly we are treating it as a terrorism incident," Ashton said. He declined to identify the attacker, but said he was Somali with "family associations that are well known to us". The counter-terrorism command has taken a lead role in the investigation. A burnt out vehicle is surrounded by police tape on Bourke Street in central Melbourne, Australia, November 9, 2018. Ashton added that security arrangements at Remembrance Day memorials and other public events scheduled over the weekend will be reassessed and it was likely police numbers there boosted. The street where the car caught fire was the scene in January 2017 of a fatal but not terror-related incident in which a man drove his car at pedestrians at high speed, killing six people and wounding about 30.

Melbourne terror attack: Stabber drove car loaded with gas cylinders, says police

A man&#39;s dream of driving the car of his dreams, 2013 Porche Cayenne, was crushed in under 10 minutes after he brought the brand new beast. The 37-year old was charged for speeding at 100 km/per hour in a 40 km/per hour zone.

The man was also found talking over phone while driving, as a result, the vehicle was impounded by Victoria Police for a month.&nbsp;

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The incident took place at the Melbourne&#39;s Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday. The man was also found filming himself as he drove the car.&nbsp;

The defaulter from Yallambie, Melbourne will be charged with speeding and for using a mobile phone while driving.

The incident took place at the Melbourne's Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday

A man's dream of driving the car of his dreams, 2013 Porche Cayenne, was crushed in under 10 minutes after he brought the brand new beast. The 37-year old was charged for speeding at 100 km/per hour in a 40 km/per hour zone. The man was also found talking over phone while driving, as a result, the vehicle was impounded by Victoria Police for a month. A man’s excitement at purchasing a Porsche lasted all but 10 minutes after he was allegedly caught doing 60km/h over the speed limit in Albert Park this morning https://t.co/FpIOTAaLsK #VicPoliceNews pic.twitter.com/mSjrNqP7LK — Victoria Police (@VictoriaPolice) March 10, 2018 × The incident took place at the Melbourne's Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday. The man was also found filming himself as he drove the car. The defaulter from Yallambie, Melbourne will be charged with speeding and for using a mobile phone while driving.

Gone in 10 minutes: Melbourne man loses new Porche in speeding stunt

Elise Mertens d&nbsp;Elina Svitolina,&nbsp;6-4, 6-0

Unseeded Australian Open debutant Elise Mertens blew away world number four Elina Svitolina in straight sets Tuesday to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final.

The Belgian world number 37, on a 10-match unbeaten streak after winning in Hobart this month, knocked out the Ukrainian 6-4, 6-0 in 1hr 13min.

Mertens, who is yet to drop a set, is the first Belgian to make the last four since Kim Clijsters in 2012.

&quot;I&#39;m lost for words. I don&#39;t know what to say. I just gave my all today,&quot; she said. &quot;I played my game today and tried to stay aggressive.&quot;

Mertens, 22, trains with her coach and boyfriend Robbe Ceyssens at the Kim Clijsters Academy in Belgium and has seen her world ranking rise from 127 at the end of 2016.

She had never been beyond the third round of a Grand Slam before in four appearances.

&quot;He means a lot,&quot; she said of the importance of Ceyssens.

&quot;He&#39;s by my side all the time. Since we have been together my game has only gone upward. All credit to him.&quot;

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Mertens made all the initial running, returning aggressively and mixing up her game cleverly, taking every opportunity to approach the net and cut off Svitolina&#39;s passing avenues.

She broke the world number four in the third game and then again for a 5-2 lead.

Serving for the set, Mertens tightened and a double fault on break point handed the Ukrainian a way back.

Mertens still had a second chance to serve out. Another double fault allowed Svitolina a glimmer at 15-30, but Mertens composed herself and landed three first serves to secure the set 6-4.

The Belgian had powered 16 winners to Svitolina&#39;s eight and significantly won nine of 12 points at the net.

Svitolina was immediately in trouble at 0-40 at the start of the second.

She saved those but a weak forehand into the net gave a fourth and Mertens landed an overhead smack on the sideline to secure the break.

Another break followed, and the third courtesy of a sumptuous backhand pass took Mertens to the brink of the last four at 5-0.

She completed the humbling of Svitolina with little fuss and will face either second seed Caroline Wozniacki or unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro for a place in Saturday&#39;s final.

If she makes it she will emulate Clijsters, who won at Melbourne Park in 2011.

Mertens had a message for her countrywoman and tennis great who she said would be following the match in the middle of the night back home.

&quot;Kim, thanks for watching and don&#39;t get too stressed.&quot;

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Elise Mertens defeated Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of Australian Open

Elise Mertens d Elina Svitolina, 6-4, 6-0 Unseeded Australian Open debutant Elise Mertens blew away world number four Elina Svitolina in straight sets Tuesday to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final. The Belgian world number 37, on a 10-match unbeaten streak after winning in Hobart this month, knocked out the Ukrainian 6-4, 6-0 in 1hr 13min. Mertens, who is yet to drop a set, is the first Belgian to make the last four since Kim Clijsters in 2012. "I'm lost for words. I don't know what to say. I just gave my all today," she said. "I played my game today and tried to stay aggressive." Mertens, 22, trains with her coach and boyfriend Robbe Ceyssens at the Kim Clijsters Academy in Belgium and has seen her world ranking rise from 127 at the end of 2016. She had never been beyond the third round of a Grand Slam before in four appearances. "He means a lot," she said of the importance of Ceyssens. "He's by my side all the time. Since we have been together my game has only gone upward. All credit to him." "I'm without words, I don't know what to say... I gave it all today."@elise_mertens goes on! She's the first ???????? to make an #AusOpen SF since @Clijsterskim in 2012. pic.twitter.com/ckDSeFCaP5 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2018 × Mertens made all the initial running, returning aggressively and mixing up her game cleverly, taking every opportunity to approach the net and cut off Svitolina's passing avenues. She broke the world number four in the third game and then again for a 5-2 lead. Serving for the set, Mertens tightened and a double fault on break point handed the Ukrainian a way back. Mertens still had a second chance to serve out. Another double fault allowed Svitolina a glimmer at 15-30, but Mertens composed herself and landed three first serves to secure the set 6-4. The Belgian had powered 16 winners to Svitolina's eight and significantly won nine of 12 points at the net. Svitolina was immediately in trouble at 0-40 at the start of the second. She saved those but a weak forehand into the net gave a fourth and Mertens landed an overhead smack on the sideline to secure the break. Another break followed, and the third courtesy of a sumptuous backhand pass took Mertens to the brink of the last four at 5-0. She completed the humbling of Svitolina with little fuss and will face either second seed Caroline Wozniacki or unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro for a place in Saturday's final. If she makes it she will emulate Clijsters, who won at Melbourne Park in 2011. Mertens had a message for her countrywoman and tennis great who she said would be following the match in the middle of the night back home. "Kim, thanks for watching and don't get too stressed."

Australian Open: Elise Mertens continues Cinderella run, beats Elina Svitolina

Top seed Simona Halep defeated&nbsp;Lauren Davis in a three-set thriller match on Rod Laver Arena to make the fourth round.

Halep saved three match points&nbsp;as she won a marathon third round encounter 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 against the 76th ranked American, Lauren Davis.

In a&nbsp;3hr 44min long match, both the player were not ready to give up.&nbsp;Simona Halep and Lauren Davis just played the most games of any women&#39;s match in Australian Open history.

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In 3hr 44min, Simona Halep and Lauren Davis played the most games of any women&#39;s match in Australian Open history.&nbsp;

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Davis lost&nbsp;a toenail in the third set but even with that, she fought like a warrior. She had taken a medical timeout at 11-11 against after holding Halep in the third round.&nbsp;

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In the most thrilling match of this Grand Slam, It was Halep who made it through.

After finishing the gruelling match, she said,&nbsp;&quot;I never played the third set so long. I&#39;m almost dead,&quot;&nbsp;

&ldquo;My muscles are gone. My ankle - I don&rsquo;t know how it is because I can&rsquo;t feel it... It&#39;s great to be in 4R.&quot;

&ldquo;I won with my heart today,&rdquo;&nbsp;she added.

Finally, her red dress saved her, again.

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Simona Halep showed some determined defensive techniques to defeat an inspired, gutsy, fearless Lauren Davis in almost four-hour-long rally

Top seed Simona Halep defeated Lauren Davis in a three-set thriller match on Rod Laver Arena to make the fourth round. Halep saved three match points as she won a marathon third round encounter 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 against the 76th ranked American, Lauren Davis. In a 3hr 44min long match, both the player were not ready to give up. Simona Halep and Lauren Davis just played the most games of any women's match in Australian Open history. Three. Set. Thriller. All in a day's work for the world No.1 at the #AusOpen ????#KiaTennis @Kia_Motors pic.twitter.com/GxxPTumzNH — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × In 3hr 44min, Simona Halep and Lauren Davis played the most games of any women's match in Australian Open history. Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova & Madison Keys enter fourth round Davis lost a toenail in the third set but even with that, she fought like a warrior. She had taken a medical timeout at 11-11 against after holding Halep in the third round. Is there anything this match doesn't have?! A medical timeout for Lauren Davis locked at 11-11 against Simona Halep. This is intense. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/5wztMP3caD — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × In the most thrilling match of this Grand Slam, It was Halep who made it through. After finishing the gruelling match, she said, "I never played the third set so long. I'm almost dead," “My muscles are gone. My ankle - I don’t know how it is because I can’t feel it... It's great to be in 4R." “I won with my heart today,” she added. Finally, her red dress saved her, again.

Australian Open: Simona survives epic rally, beats Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13

Chung Hyeon became the first South Korean man ever to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open with a five-set upset win over fourth seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday.

The 58th-ranked &nbsp;Chung beat a top-five ranked opponent for the first time with his 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory in 3hr 22min on Rod Laver Arena.

He will face either six-time champion Novak Djokovic or Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Monday&#39;s fourth round.

Chung&#39;s feat also makes him only the third South Korean player -- man or woman -- to reach the round of 16 at a Grand Slam.

&quot;It was really tough, he is a really good player and we know how to play each other,&quot; said the glasses-wearing 21-year-old, who trained in the heat of Thailand before coming to Melbourne.

&quot;I played Novak two or three years ago, so if he wins tonight I just want to enjoy things on the court.&quot;

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It was another disappointing exit from a Grand Slam for the highly-ranked Zverev, whose game fell apart in the final set and was issued with a warning for smashing his racquet in frustration after a service break.

While he won five titles and was one of just four players to beat Roger Federer last year, he has yet to get beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-simona-survives-an-epic-rally-beats-lauren-davis-4-6-6-4-15-13-30125" target="_blank">Australian Open: Simona survives epic rally, beats Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13</a>

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To rub salt in the wounds, it was a Zverev family double for Chung who eliminated older brother Mischa in the first round of the tournament.

Zverev got off to a quick start to hold three set points with a backhand crosscourt and took the opening set in 44 minutes when Chung netted a forehand.

But Chung, who defeated Russian Andrey Rublev to claim his first title at the NextGen ATP finals in Milan last year, levelled the set scores with a tiebreaker win after holding three set points when the German netted a forehand.

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Zverev hit the front with a break in the third game on the way to taking the third set but Chung would not go away.

The South Korean took the match into a fifth set with a booming ace and Zverev handed over a break in the opening game of the deciding set with a double fault on triple break point.

Zverev was given a racquet abuse warning by the chair umpire after slamming his racquet into the court in frustration and suffering a second service break to trail 3-0 as his game fell away.

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Hyeon Chung becomes the third Korean player to make the R16 at a Grand Slam, ousting No.4 seed Zverev 5-7, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0

Chung Hyeon became the first South Korean man ever to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open with a five-set upset win over fourth seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday. The 58th-ranked Chung beat a top-five ranked opponent for the first time with his 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory in 3hr 22min on Rod Laver Arena. He will face either six-time champion Novak Djokovic or Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Monday's fourth round. Chung's feat also makes him only the third South Korean player -- man or woman -- to reach the round of 16 at a Grand Slam. "It was really tough, he is a really good player and we know how to play each other," said the glasses-wearing 21-year-old, who trained in the heat of Thailand before coming to Melbourne. "I played Novak two or three years ago, so if he wins tonight I just want to enjoy things on the court." "It was a really tough game against Alex Zverev... I'm just trying to play 100% and that was the key today." What a performance from Hyeon Chung - his first win against top five opposition! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/01ADJcXoBu — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × It was another disappointing exit from a Grand Slam for the highly-ranked Zverev, whose game fell apart in the final set and was issued with a warning for smashing his racquet in frustration after a service break. While he won five titles and was one of just four players to beat Roger Federer last year, he has yet to get beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam. Australian Open: Simona survives epic rally, beats Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova & Madison Keys enter fourth round To rub salt in the wounds, it was a Zverev family double for Chung who eliminated older brother Mischa in the first round of the tournament. Zverev got off to a quick start to hold three set points with a backhand crosscourt and took the opening set in 44 minutes when Chung netted a forehand. But Chung, who defeated Russian Andrey Rublev to claim his first title at the NextGen ATP finals in Milan last year, levelled the set scores with a tiebreaker win after holding three set points when the German netted a forehand. Making history. Hyeon Chung becomes just the third Korean player to make the R16 at a Grand Slam, ousting No.4 seed Zverev 5-7 7-6(3) 2-6 6-3 6-0.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/szU7TOljXZ — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × Zverev hit the front with a break in the third game on the way to taking the third set but Chung would not go away. The South Korean took the match into a fifth set with a booming ace and Zverev handed over a break in the opening game of the deciding set with a double fault on triple break point. Zverev was given a racquet abuse warning by the chair umpire after slamming his racquet into the court in frustration and suffering a second service break to trail 3-0 as his game fell away.

Australian Open: Hyeon Chung beats Alexander Zverev, enters R16

Angelique Kerber d&nbsp;Maria Sharapova,&nbsp;6-1, 6-3

Angelique Kerber defeated Maria Sharapova in straight sets to enter the round of 16.

It was a battle of former champions at the Australian Open.

Angie looked in a hurry and had taken the first set 6-1 in just 30 minutes.

&quot;I was just trying to enjoy every point,&quot; said Kerber after snuffing out Sharapova&#39;s hopes in only her second Grand Slam tournament back since serving a 15-month doping ban.

&ldquo;I have so many great memories from this court (Rod Laver Arena) &hellip; This court is so special for me and with you guys, it&rsquo;s even more special,&rdquo; Angie said after the match.

&quot;I knew before the match it would be a tough one.&quot;&nbsp;

&quot;Everybody who knows me knows that I never give up,&quot; she added.

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She will play the winner of Su-Wei <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hsieh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hsieh</a> and Agnieszka <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Radwanska?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Radwanska</a> in the 4R.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ss6AnvKZh0">pic.twitter.com/Ss6AnvKZh0</a>
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The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the Russian 2008 champion 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday making 12 wins in a row in 2018.

With this&nbsp;victory, the 2016 champion sends a message to the rest of the tournament.

Kerber will face either 26th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland or Taiwan&#39;s Hsieh Su-wei for a place in the quarter-finals.

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Kerber will face either 26th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland or Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei for a place in the quarter-finals

Angelique Kerber d Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-3 Angelique Kerber defeated Maria Sharapova in straight sets to enter the round of 16. It was a battle of former champions at the Australian Open. Angie looked in a hurry and had taken the first set 6-1 in just 30 minutes. "I was just trying to enjoy every point," said Kerber after snuffing out Sharapova's hopes in only her second Grand Slam tournament back since serving a 15-month doping ban. “I have so many great memories from this court (Rod Laver Arena) … This court is so special for me and with you guys, it’s even more special,” Angie said after the match. "I knew before the match it would be a tough one." "Everybody who knows me knows that I never give up," she added. Australian Open: Tomas Berdych rallies past Del Potro to reach last 16 "Everybody who knows me know that I never give up." @AngeliqueKerber is BACK! She will play the winner of Su-Wei #Hsieh and Agnieszka #Radwanska in the 4R.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Ss6AnvKZh0 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the Russian 2008 champion 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday making 12 wins in a row in 2018. With this victory, the 2016 champion sends a message to the rest of the tournament. Kerber will face either 26th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland or Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei for a place in the quarter-finals. .@AngeliqueKerber must have a dinner reservation... ⌚️ Takes the first set 6-1 in under 30 minutes.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/LfklLIJnXb — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 ×

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Maria Sharapova to reach R16

Roger Federer d&nbsp;Richard Gasquet, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4

Defending champion Federer&nbsp;defeated Richard Gasquet, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena.

&quot;I was able to stay more on the offensive than he was and maybe I was protecting my own serve better than him,&quot; Federer said.

&quot;I was hoping I could play at that level. I&#39;m very happy that I was able to rise to a level that I needed to beat Richard.

&quot;It was tough. The score shows it, as well. I could have done it maybe a bit faster.

&quot;I&rsquo;m coming in this year very fit, very well-equipped.&quot;

&quot;At the same time, I&#39;m happy to have done it the way it happened. I was pleased. I think I had some good shots. I was happy the way I played. I also thought we both played a good level again, so it was fun,&quot; he added.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-karolina-pliskova-madison-keys-enter-fourth-round-30123" target="_blank">Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova &amp; Madison Keys enter fourth round</a>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-angelique-kerber-outplays-maria-sharapova-to-reach-r16-30149" target="_blank">Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Maria Sharapova to reach R16</a>

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The Swiss legend broke Gasquet&#39;s serve five times and hit 42 winners with 30 unforced errors.

&quot;I like to see the way he saved match point. The first one was a backhand down the line,&quot; Federer said of Gasquet late resistance.

&quot;Feels like he can do that in his sleep. I admire that. I take pleasure out of him making that shot even though for a second I thought that this could have been the match point I had and end up losing the match.&quot;

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&quot;I started as a kid with a double-handed backhand and then let go. That left-hand is just decoration right now,&quot; he shared.

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The Swiss legend Roger Federer defeated Richard Gasquet of France, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4

Roger Federer d Richard Gasquet, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 Defending champion Federer defeated Richard Gasquet, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena. "I was able to stay more on the offensive than he was and maybe I was protecting my own serve better than him," Federer said. "I was hoping I could play at that level. I'm very happy that I was able to rise to a level that I needed to beat Richard. "It was tough. The score shows it, as well. I could have done it maybe a bit faster. "I’m coming in this year very fit, very well-equipped." "At the same time, I'm happy to have done it the way it happened. I was pleased. I think I had some good shots. I was happy the way I played. I also thought we both played a good level again, so it was fun," he added. 9️⃣0️⃣ match wins and counting!@rogerfederer notches up his 90th match victory at Melbourne Park d 29th seed Richard #Gasquet 6-2 7-5 6-4.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/wo83nX7u1K — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × Australian Open: Simona survives epic rally, beats Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova & Madison Keys enter fourth round Australian Open: Hyeon Chung beats Alexander Zverev, enters R16 Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Maria Sharapova to reach R16 Australian Open: Tomas Berdych rallies past Del Potro to reach last 16 The Swiss legend broke Gasquet's serve five times and hit 42 winners with 30 unforced errors. "I like to see the way he saved match point. The first one was a backhand down the line," Federer said of Gasquet late resistance. "Feels like he can do that in his sleep. I admire that. I take pleasure out of him making that shot even though for a second I thought that this could have been the match point I had and end up losing the match." Roger that indeed ????????#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/i1WtMxFkuQ — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × "I started as a kid with a double-handed backhand and then let go. That left-hand is just decoration right now," he shared.

Australian Open: Defending champion Roger Federer races into R16

Caroline Wozniacki d&nbsp;Magdalena Rybarikova,&nbsp;6-3, 6-0

Caroline Wozniacki moved a step closer to a first Grand Slam title with a romp past 19th seed Magdalena Rybarikova at the Australian Open on Sunday.

The second seed handed out a tennis masterclass to the 2017 Wimbledon semi-finalist 6-3, 6-0 in 63 minutes of mesmerising shot-making on Rod Laver Arena.

&quot;She really mixes up the pace, I just tried to calm down, get my returns in and wait for the opportunities to attack,&quot; she said after a ruthless rout of the Slovak.

&quot;I think you can tell my confidence is pretty good at the moment,&quot; she added.

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The world number two from Denmark will face the unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro from Spain for a place in the semi-finals after advancing in just 63 minutes.

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The world number two from Denmark will face the unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro from Spain for a place in the semi-finals

Caroline Wozniacki d Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-3, 6-0 Caroline Wozniacki moved a step closer to a first Grand Slam title with a romp past 19th seed Magdalena Rybarikova at the Australian Open on Sunday. The second seed handed out a tennis masterclass to the 2017 Wimbledon semi-finalist 6-3, 6-0 in 63 minutes of mesmerising shot-making on Rod Laver Arena. "She really mixes up the pace, I just tried to calm down, get my returns in and wait for the opportunities to attack," she said after a ruthless rout of the Slovak. "I think you can tell my confidence is pretty good at the moment," she added. "I'm admiring myself right there.. I'm sorry!"@CaroWozniacki on her first Grand Slam tweener ????#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/XPdyXzWV5q — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2018 × The world number two from Denmark will face the unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro from Spain for a place in the semi-finals after advancing in just 63 minutes.

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth

Madison Keys d&nbsp;Caroline Garcia,&nbsp;6-3, 6-2

US Open finalist Madison Keys steamrollered her way into the Australian Open quarter-finals Monday, flattening French eighth seed Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 in 68 minutes in their fourth-round clash.

The American, who made the semis at Melbourne Park in 2015, has not dropped a set so far this year.

&quot;I&#39;m really excited because I think I&#39;m really playing well,&quot; said Keys of her run to the last eight.&nbsp;

&quot;I&#39;m happy with the way I&#39;m handling the tight moments.&quot;

The 22-year-old will face 2016 champion Angelique Kerber or Taiwan&#39;s Hsieh Su-wei next.

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Keys said she would let her coach, the 2000 Australian Open champion Lindsay Davenport, do the scouting on her next opponent.

&quot;I just do what she tells me,&quot; she said, laughing.

A couple of breaks were exchanged early in a nervy start but back on serve at 3-2 Keys, who has skated almost unnoticed through the draw, struck a decisive blow.

Under pressure at 0-30, Garcia coughed up a second double fault.&nbsp;

Two points later a strong forehand return opened up the court for the American who made no mistake ripping her next groundstroke for a winner to go 4-2 up.

Behind her powerful serve -- Keys has only been broken four times in her four matches to date -- she closed out comfortably, sealing the set with her sixth ace after 36 minutes.&nbsp;

She broke the Frenchwoman twice again at the start of the second to charge into a 3-0 lead.&nbsp;

The 22-year-old dropped her serve at 4-1 to give Garcia a sniff, before reasserting her authority by immediately breaking back to love for 5-2.

The world number 20 then sealed a dominant win in which she struck 32 winners and nine aces to Garcia&#39;s nine winners and a single ace.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-rafael-nadal-through-to-quarterfinals-30230">Australian Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-caroline-wozniacki-books-quarter-finals-berth-30206">Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-open-grigor-dimitrov-beats-nick-kyrgios-to-reach-quarter-finals-30257">Australia Open: Grigor Dimitrov beats Nick Kyrgios to reach quarter-finals</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/glam-quotient-australian-open-sharapova-wozniacki-co-set-court-on-fire-640">Glam quotient @ Australian Open: Sharapova, Wozniacki &amp; Co set court on fire</a>

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The world number 20 sealed a dominant win in which she struck 32 winners and nine aces to Garcia's nine winners and a single ace

Madison Keys d Caroline Garcia, 6-3, 6-2 US Open finalist Madison Keys steamrollered her way into the Australian Open quarter-finals Monday, flattening French eighth seed Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 in 68 minutes in their fourth-round clash. The American, who made the semis at Melbourne Park in 2015, has not dropped a set so far this year. "I'm really excited because I think I'm really playing well," said Keys of her run to the last eight. "I'm happy with the way I'm handling the tight moments." The 22-year-old will face 2016 champion Angelique Kerber or Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei next. "It made me realise how much I love it... I'm really happy to be back here and not home in a cast."@Madison_Keys just sent a statement on the way to a second #AusOpen QF! pic.twitter.com/5VtM4DsleJ — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2018 × Keys said she would let her coach, the 2000 Australian Open champion Lindsay Davenport, do the scouting on her next opponent. "I just do what she tells me," she said, laughing. A couple of breaks were exchanged early in a nervy start but back on serve at 3-2 Keys, who has skated almost unnoticed through the draw, struck a decisive blow. Under pressure at 0-30, Garcia coughed up a second double fault. Two points later a strong forehand return opened up the court for the American who made no mistake ripping her next groundstroke for a winner to go 4-2 up. Behind her powerful serve -- Keys has only been broken four times in her four matches to date -- she closed out comfortably, sealing the set with her sixth ace after 36 minutes. She broke the Frenchwoman twice again at the start of the second to charge into a 3-0 lead. The 22-year-old dropped her serve at 4-1 to give Garcia a sniff, before reasserting her authority by immediately breaking back to love for 5-2. The world number 20 then sealed a dominant win in which she struck 32 winners and nine aces to Garcia's nine winners and a single ace. Australian Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth Australia Open: Grigor Dimitrov beats Nick Kyrgios to reach quarter-finals Glam quotient @ Australian Open: Sharapova, Wozniacki & Co set court on fire

Australian Open: Madison Keys defeats Caroline Garcia to enter quarterfinals

Karolina Pliskova d&nbsp;Barbora Strycova,&nbsp;6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2

Karolina Pliskova rallied from a set down to beat fellow Czech and 20th seed Barbora Strycova 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2 and make the Australian Open quarter-finals early Tuesday.

Sixth seed Pliskova will face top-ranked Simona Halep for a place in the semis after coming through the late night match at Rod Laver Arena.

&quot;In the first set it was very close so I knew I needed to step up,&quot; said Pliskova, who reached her second last eight at the Australian Open. &quot;I needed to play more aggressive.&quot;

The contrast between the two Czech women is striking.

Tattoed Pliskova, 24, stands 1.86 metres tall (6ft 1in) and used her height to serve more aces than any other player on the WTA Tour last year.

Veteran Strycova, 31, is just 1.64 metres (5ft 4 1/2in) and scampers around the court sliding and diving to retrieve balls other players would have given up.

But there was nothing to separate them in the first set where neither&#39;s serve could be broken.

In the tiebreak, Pliskova netted a backhand on Strycova&#39;s second set point to concede it 7-5 after 69 minutes of attritional tennis.&nbsp;

It served to fire up Pliskova who made the first service break in the first game of the second set and began to negate Strycova&#39;s all-action approach before securing the set 6-3.

&quot;The quick break at the start of the second set helped me,&quot; said Pliskova.

As the clock ticked past 1:00 am in Melbourne it was Pliskova who made the move, going up 3-1 in the decider as Strycova&#39;s first serve deserted her, and she secured a date with the world number one.

&quot;The last we played in Paris I think it was very close,&quot; Pliskova said of the prospects of meeting Halep for a place in the semi-final&nbsp;

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Karolina Pliskova will face top-ranked Simona Halep for a place in the semis

Karolina Pliskova d Barbora Strycova, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2 Karolina Pliskova rallied from a set down to beat fellow Czech and 20th seed Barbora Strycova 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2 and make the Australian Open quarter-finals early Tuesday. Sixth seed Pliskova will face top-ranked Simona Halep for a place in the semis after coming through the late night match at Rod Laver Arena. "In the first set it was very close so I knew I needed to step up," said Pliskova, who reached her second last eight at the Australian Open. "I needed to play more aggressive." The contrast between the two Czech women is striking. Tattoed Pliskova, 24, stands 1.86 metres tall (6ft 1in) and used her height to serve more aces than any other player on the WTA Tour last year. Veteran Strycova, 31, is just 1.64 metres (5ft 4 1/2in) and scampers around the court sliding and diving to retrieve balls other players would have given up. But there was nothing to separate them in the first set where neither's serve could be broken. In the tiebreak, Pliskova netted a backhand on Strycova's second set point to concede it 7-5 after 69 minutes of attritional tennis. It served to fire up Pliskova who made the first service break in the first game of the second set and began to negate Strycova's all-action approach before securing the set 6-3. "The quick break at the start of the second set helped me," said Pliskova. As the clock ticked past 1:00 am in Melbourne it was Pliskova who made the move, going up 3-1 in the decider as Strycova's first serve deserted her, and she secured a date with the world number one. "The last we played in Paris I think it was very close," Pliskova said of the prospects of meeting Halep for a place in the semi-final

Australian Open: Pliskova rallies to reach Open quarter-finals

Kyle Edmund d&nbsp;Grigor Dimitrov,&nbsp;6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

Britain&#39;s Kyle Edmund defeated Bulgaria&#39;s world No.3, Grigor Dimitrov, to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The unseeded Edmund, ranked 49, won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in 2hr 49min and will face either Rafael Nadal or Marin Cilic for a place in the final.

Bulgaria&#39;s Dimitrov had beaten Edmund only two weeks ago in the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International, but there was no repeat.

&quot;It&#39;s an amazing feeling. I&#39;m very happy,&quot; said an overwhelmed Edmund, ranked 49 and in his first semi-final at a major. Watch his reaction:

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&quot;It was a hard match and I&#39;m really trying to enjoy the moment. It was my first match on Rod Laver Arena and it&#39;s very special.&quot;

&quot;Reaching the last stage of the best tournament in the world it&#39;s obviously very pleasing, but of course I want to keep going.&quot;

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British star Edmund stunned third seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena

Kyle Edmund d Grigor Dimitrov, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Britain's Kyle Edmund defeated Bulgaria's world No.3, Grigor Dimitrov, to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open on Tuesday. The unseeded Edmund, ranked 49, won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in 2hr 49min and will face either Rafael Nadal or Marin Cilic for a place in the final. Bulgaria's Dimitrov had beaten Edmund only two weeks ago in the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International, but there was no repeat. "It's an amazing feeling. I'm very happy," said an overwhelmed Edmund, ranked 49 and in his first semi-final at a major. Watch his reaction: "Reaching the last stage of the best tournament in the world it's obviously very pleasing, but of course I want to keep going." - @kyle8edmund progresses to his first semifinal!#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/lSo6EyxIqw — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2018 × "It was a hard match and I'm really trying to enjoy the moment. It was my first match on Rod Laver Arena and it's very special." "Reaching the last stage of the best tournament in the world it's obviously very pleasing, but of course I want to keep going." .@kyle8edmund vs Grigor Dimitrov ???? -13 aces -4 double faults -46 winners -48 unforced errors -5/15 bp won -6/9 bp saved -20/25 net points -75% 1st serve won -43% 2nd serve won -av. 1st serve 187 km/h#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/QfvzQQMy3k — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2018 ×

Australian Open: Kyle Edmund progresses to semi-finals, upsets Grigor Dimitrov

Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) v Marin Cilic (CRO x6)

World number 1 Nadal, arrived in Australia with a lot of question marks over the state of his knees.

He was forced to withdraw mid-tournament from the ATP Finals in November.

But his current performance has no hint of injuries and discomforts.

On Tuesday, he will face sixth-seeded&nbsp;Marin Cilic to move one step towards the first grand slam of the year.

Although Cilic, last year&#39;s Wimbledon finalist, who also pursue the same dream, is not going to be an easy opponent.

Here are some facts related to the match.

Head-to-head: Nadal leads 5-1

Fast facts

Rafael Nadal: Age - 31; World ranking - 1; Prize money - $94,588,627; Career titles - 75; Grand Slam titles - 16; Australian Open best - Winner (2009)

Marin Cilic: Age - 29; World ranking - 6; Prize money - $20,944,791; Career titles - 17; Grand Slam titles - 1; Australian Open best - Semi-finals (2010)

Path to the quarter-final

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Nadal

1st rd: bt Victor Estrella Burgos (DOM) 6-1, 6-1, 6-1

2nd rd: bt Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)

3rd rd: bt Damir Dzumhur (BIH x28) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1

4th rd: bt Diego Schwartzman (ARG x24) 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3

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Cilic

1st rd: bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)

2nd rd: bt Joao Sousa (POR) 6-1, 7-5, 6-2

3rd rd: bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)

4th rd: bt Pablo Carreno Busta (URU x10) 6/7 (2/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/0), 6-3

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Rafael Nadal will face Marin Cilic to book a berth in semi-finals of the first grand slam of 2018

Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) v Marin Cilic (CRO x6) World number 1 Nadal, arrived in Australia with a lot of question marks over the state of his knees. He was forced to withdraw mid-tournament from the ATP Finals in November. But his current performance has no hint of injuries and discomforts. On Tuesday, he will face sixth-seeded Marin Cilic to move one step towards the first grand slam of the year. Although Cilic, last year's Wimbledon finalist, who also pursue the same dream, is not going to be an easy opponent. Here are some facts related to the match. Head-to-head: Nadal leads 5-1 Fast facts Rafael Nadal: Age - 31; World ranking - 1; Prize money - $94,588,627; Career titles - 75; Grand Slam titles - 16; Australian Open best - Winner (2009) Marin Cilic: Age - 29; World ranking - 6; Prize money - $20,944,791; Career titles - 17; Grand Slam titles - 1; Australian Open best - Semi-finals (2010) Path to the quarter-final .@RafaelNadal has not lost to a Top 10 seed at a Grand Slam since falling to No.1 seed Djokovic in the quarterfinals at 2015 Roland-Garros. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/7Qu2uWArIp — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2018 × Nadal 1st rd: bt Victor Estrella Burgos (DOM) 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 2nd rd: bt Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) 3rd rd: bt Damir Dzumhur (BIH x28) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 4th rd: bt Diego Schwartzman (ARG x24) 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3 Is @cilic_marin the biggest threat to Nadal's tilt at another #AusOpen title? Read more: https://t.co/3CbM2saDN0 pic.twitter.com/s6GskgeIWx — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2018 × Cilic 1st rd: bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) 2nd rd: bt Joao Sousa (POR) 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 3rd rd: bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) 4th rd: bt Pablo Carreno Busta (URU x10) 6/7 (2/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/0), 6-3

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal vs Marin Cilic, some match facts

Caroline Wozniacki is one match away from ending her Grand Slam title drought after overcoming a late wobble to beat unseeded Elise Mertens and reach the Australian Open final Thursday.

The Danish world number two won 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in 1hr 37min after almost allowing the world number 37 a way back when serving for the match at 5-4, and seemingly in complete control.&nbsp;

Two double faults enabled Mertens, in her first semi-final at this level on her Australian Open debut, to level at 5-5.

Serving to take it to a tiebreak at 5-6 Wozniacki then needed to save three sets points before sealing the match in the tiebreak.

&quot;It means so much to me.&quot; she said after reaching her maiden Australian Open final and her first Grand Slam decider since 2014, where she will play either top seed Simona Halep or the 2016 Melbourne Park champion Angelique Kerber on Saturday.

&quot;I got really tight at 5-4. I thought &#39;calm down it&#39;s all good&#39;. It wasn&#39;t good anymore. Served a couple of double faults.

&quot;Normally I am really calm so once I started feeling really nervous, it felt like my legs were shaking a bit.

&quot;I just took a few deep breaths and once she had set point, I said: &#39;Well, I guess it is a third set. Just need to go forward&#39;.&quot;

Wozniacki has never quite lived up to the hype in the majors -- this will be just her third Grand Slam final appearance, nine years after her first at the US Open in 2009.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old rose to the top of the world rankings in 2010 but has only made the title match at a Grand Slam once since then, also at Flushing Meadows in 2014.

Mertens, in only her fifth Grand Slam appearance and Australian Open debut, signalled her intent to attack from the start, standing inside the baseline to receive Wozniacki&#39;s second serve.

Aggressive overtures 
It was a high-risk strategy and with Wozniacki repelling all the Belgian&#39;s aggressive overtures, the errors began to flow at regular intervals from Mertens&#39; racket.

Serving at 1-3, 15-40, a netted forehand, her fifth unforced error on that wing, gave the Dane, back in a semi-final at Melbourne for the first time since 2011, the first break.&nbsp;

Mertens, seeking to become the first Belgian since Kim Clijsters here in 2011 to reach a Slam final, kept up the attack and fashioned a break point in the next game but Wozniacki stood up to the challenge and held for 4-1.

Serving at 2-5, Mertens saved a set point when Wozniacki went long with a forehand. The Dane was unperturbed by the minor setback and held to love to seal a comfortable first set 6-3 after 38 minutes.

There was little between the pair in terms of winners in the first stanza, Wozniacki edging the count 13 to 12.&nbsp;

But the unforced error count was telling -- the Dane committing just six while Mertens threw away 14 points.

The second set went with serve until the Dane&#39;s late wobble, before she finally made it through.

The Danish world number two won 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in 1hr 37min after almost allowing the world number 37 a way back when serving for the match at 5-4,

Caroline Wozniacki is one match away from ending her Grand Slam title drought after overcoming a late wobble to beat unseeded Elise Mertens and reach the Australian Open final Thursday. The Danish world number two won 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in 1hr 37min after almost allowing the world number 37 a way back when serving for the match at 5-4, and seemingly in complete control. Two double faults enabled Mertens, in her first semi-final at this level on her Australian Open debut, to level at 5-5. Serving to take it to a tiebreak at 5-6 Wozniacki then needed to save three sets points before sealing the match in the tiebreak. "It means so much to me." she said after reaching her maiden Australian Open final and her first Grand Slam decider since 2014, where she will play either top seed Simona Halep or the 2016 Melbourne Park champion Angelique Kerber on Saturday. "I got really tight at 5-4. I thought 'calm down it's all good'. It wasn't good anymore. Served a couple of double faults. "Normally I am really calm so once I started feeling really nervous, it felt like my legs were shaking a bit. "I just took a few deep breaths and once she had set point, I said: 'Well, I guess it is a third set. Just need to go forward'." Wozniacki has never quite lived up to the hype in the majors -- this will be just her third Grand Slam final appearance, nine years after her first at the US Open in 2009. The 27-year-old rose to the top of the world rankings in 2010 but has only made the title match at a Grand Slam once since then, also at Flushing Meadows in 2014. Mertens, in only her fifth Grand Slam appearance and Australian Open debut, signalled her intent to attack from the start, standing inside the baseline to receive Wozniacki's second serve. Aggressive overtures It was a high-risk strategy and with Wozniacki repelling all the Belgian's aggressive overtures, the errors began to flow at regular intervals from Mertens' racket. Serving at 1-3, 15-40, a netted forehand, her fifth unforced error on that wing, gave the Dane, back in a semi-final at Melbourne for the first time since 2011, the first break. Mertens, seeking to become the first Belgian since Kim Clijsters here in 2011 to reach a Slam final, kept up the attack and fashioned a break point in the next game but Wozniacki stood up to the challenge and held for 4-1. Serving at 2-5, Mertens saved a set point when Wozniacki went long with a forehand. The Dane was unperturbed by the minor setback and held to love to seal a comfortable first set 6-3 after 38 minutes. There was little between the pair in terms of winners in the first stanza, Wozniacki edging the count 13 to 12. But the unforced error count was telling -- the Dane committing just six while Mertens threw away 14 points. The second set went with serve until the Dane's late wobble, before she finally made it through.

Australian Open: Wobbly Wozniacki beats Mertens to enter final

Australian Open men&#39;s final facts and figures ahead of Sunday&#39;s match (x denotes seeding):

Roger Federer (SUI x2) v Marin Cilic (CRO x6)

Head-to-head: Federer leads 8-1 (year, tournament, surface, round, winner, score):

2017 &nbsp;ATP Finals &nbsp;Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;RR &nbsp;&nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-1

2017 &nbsp;Wimbledon &nbsp;&nbsp;Grass &nbsp;F &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-3, 6-1, 6-4

2016 &nbsp;Wimbledon &nbsp; Grass &nbsp;QF &nbsp; Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-7 (4/7), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-3

2014 &nbsp;US Open &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;SF &nbsp; Cilic &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6-3, 6-4, 6-4

2014 &nbsp;Toronto &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;R16 &nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;7-6 (7/5),&nbsp;6-7 (3/7),&nbsp;6-4&nbsp;

2012 &nbsp;Shanghai &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;QF &nbsp; Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-3,&nbsp;6-4&nbsp;

2011 &nbsp;US Open &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;R32 &nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-3,&nbsp;4-6,&nbsp;6-4,&nbsp;6-2&nbsp;

2011 &nbsp;Monte Carlo Clay &nbsp;&nbsp;R16 &nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-4,&nbsp;6-3&nbsp;

2008 &nbsp;Paris&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard &nbsp;&nbsp;R16 &nbsp;Federer &nbsp;&nbsp;6-3,&nbsp;6-4

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Fast&nbsp;facts

Federer: Age - 36; World ranking - 2; Prize money - $111,885,682; Career titles - 95; Grand Slam titles - 19;&nbsp;Australian Open&nbsp;best - Winner (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017)

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Federer is aiming to add to his five&nbsp;Australian Open&nbsp;titles and in the process win a record 20th Grand Slam. It will be his seventh decider at Melbourne Park, a feat no one else has achieved. The Swiss great began his year at the Hopman Cup and won all four of his singles matches, putting him on a 10-match unbeaten streak. He will be the third oldest man to contest the Melbourne Park final and has extended his record for most Grand Slam final appearances to 30. Rafael Nadal is next on 23.

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Fast&nbsp;facts 

Cilic: Age - 29; World ranking - 6; Prize money - $20,944,791; Career titles - 17; Grand Slam titles - 1;&nbsp;Australian Open&nbsp;best - Final (2018)

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The towering Croat, one of the tallest men on tour at 6 feet 6 inches, won his first major title at the 2014 US Open, defeating Kei Nishikori in the final. He is at a career-high in the rankings and by beating Kyle Edmund in the semis will rise to number three in the world. Nicknamed &quot;Chila&quot;, he made the final at Wimbledon last year, losing to Roger Federer, and won an event in Istanbul to go with five semi-final appearances. Warmed up for the&nbsp;Australian Open&nbsp;by making the semi-finals in Pune. Previous best at Melbourne Park was the last four in 2010.

Paths to the final

Roger Federer

1st rd: bt Aljaz Bedene (SLO) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3

2nd rd: bt Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)

3rd rd: bt Richard Gasquet (FRA x29) 6-2, 7-5, 6-4

4th rd: bt Marton Fucsovics (HUN) 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 &nbsp;

Q-F: bt Tomas Berdych (CZE x19) 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 6-4

S-F: bt Chung Hyeon (KOR) 6-1, 5-2 ret&nbsp;

Marin Cilic

1st rd: bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)

2nd rd: bt Joao Sousa (POR) 6-1, 7-5, 6-2

3rd rd: bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)

4th rd: bt Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP x10) 6/7 (2/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/0), 6-3

Q-F: bt Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 2-0 ret&nbsp;

S-F: bt Kyle Edmund (GBR) 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2

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Federer is aiming to add to his five Australian Open titles and in the process win a record 20th Grand Slam

Australian Open men's final facts and figures ahead of Sunday's match (x denotes seeding): Roger Federer (SUI x2) v Marin Cilic (CRO x6) Head-to-head: Federer leads 8-1 (year, tournament, surface, round, winner, score): 2017 ATP Finals Hard RR Federer 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-1 2017 Wimbledon Grass F Federer 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 2016 Wimbledon Grass QF Federer 6-7 (4/7), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-3 2014 US Open Hard SF Cilic 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 2014 Toronto Hard R16 Federer 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 2012 Shanghai Hard QF Federer 6-3, 6-4 2011 US Open Hard R32 Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 2011 Monte Carlo Clay R16 Federer 6-4, 6-3 2008 Paris Hard R16 Federer 6-3, 6-4 May the best man win! ???? Cool pic, @cilic_marin! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/xqNlE5Zkyz — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018 × Fast facts Federer: Age - 36; World ranking - 2; Prize money - $111,885,682; Career titles - 95; Grand Slam titles - 19; Australian Open best - Winner (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017) Penpix Federer is aiming to add to his five Australian Open titles and in the process win a record 20th Grand Slam. It will be his seventh decider at Melbourne Park, a feat no one else has achieved. The Swiss great began his year at the Hopman Cup and won all four of his singles matches, putting him on a 10-match unbeaten streak. He will be the third oldest man to contest the Melbourne Park final and has extended his record for most Grand Slam final appearances to 30. Rafael Nadal is next on 23. Game on: It's Cilic v Federer. You ready?#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/byUbt8iYyV — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018 × Fast facts Cilic: Age - 29; World ranking - 6; Prize money - $20,944,791; Career titles - 17; Grand Slam titles - 1; Australian Open best - Final (2018) Penpix The towering Croat, one of the tallest men on tour at 6 feet 6 inches, won his first major title at the 2014 US Open, defeating Kei Nishikori in the final. He is at a career-high in the rankings and by beating Kyle Edmund in the semis will rise to number three in the world. Nicknamed "Chila", he made the final at Wimbledon last year, losing to Roger Federer, and won an event in Istanbul to go with five semi-final appearances. Warmed up for the Australian Open by making the semi-finals in Pune. Previous best at Melbourne Park was the last four in 2010. Paths to the final Roger Federer 1st rd: bt Aljaz Bedene (SLO) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 2nd rd: bt Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) 3rd rd: bt Richard Gasquet (FRA x29) 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 4th rd: bt Marton Fucsovics (HUN) 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 Q-F: bt Tomas Berdych (CZE x19) 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 6-4 S-F: bt Chung Hyeon (KOR) 6-1, 5-2 ret Marin Cilic 1st rd: bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) 2nd rd: bt Joao Sousa (POR) 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 3rd rd: bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) 4th rd: bt Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP x10) 6/7 (2/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/0), 6-3 Q-F: bt Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 2-0 ret S-F: bt Kyle Edmund (GBR) 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2

Australian Open: Match facts of men's final, Roger Federer vs Marin Cilic

Karolina Pliskova d&nbsp;Lucie Safarova,&nbsp;7-6 (8/6), 7-5

Karolina Pliskova defeated fellow Czech Lucie Safarova and enters fourth round of Australian Open women singles.

The sixth seed, looking to win her first Grand Slam, came through the tight match against her 29th seeded compatriot 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 in 1hr 37mins.

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&quot;It was a tough match, it always is against Lucie,&quot; said Pliskova, who made the quarter-finals last year.

&quot;I&#39;m happy I held my serve in the last game, It&#39;s a good sign because my serve is the most important key for me.&quot;

Madison Keys d&nbsp;Ana Bogdan,&nbsp;6-3, 6-4

Madison Keys continued her serene progress through the Australian Open draw with a 6-3, 6-4 win over unseeded Ana Bogdan on Saturday.

&quot;I&#39;m really excited. I definitely feel I&#39;m playing well,&quot; said Keys, who was one of only three Americans to make the round of 32.

&quot;Ana played great today and made me play my best tennis,&quot; Keys added.

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The American will either face French eighth seed Caroline Garcia or Belarussian Alaksandra Sasnovich in the last 16.

&quot;Lindsay is amazing. We&#39;ve had three years together and she has taught me how to handle big moments like this,&quot; said Keys.

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Karolina Pliskova defeated fellow Czech Lucie Safarova and enters fourth round of Australian Open women singles

Karolina Pliskova d Lucie Safarova, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 Karolina Pliskova defeated fellow Czech Lucie Safarova and enters fourth round of Australian Open women singles. The sixth seed, looking to win her first Grand Slam, came through the tight match against her 29th seeded compatriot 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 in 1hr 37mins. Pumped up @KaPliskova! She's just taken the first set 7-6(6) against countrywoman Lucie Safarova.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/i7LTthFB3R — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × "It was a tough match, it always is against Lucie," said Pliskova, who made the quarter-finals last year. "I'm happy I held my serve in the last game, It's a good sign because my serve is the most important key for me." Madison Keys d Ana Bogdan, 6-3, 6-4 Madison Keys continued her serene progress through the Australian Open draw with a 6-3, 6-4 win over unseeded Ana Bogdan on Saturday. "I'm really excited. I definitely feel I'm playing well," said Keys, who was one of only three Americans to make the round of 32. "Ana played great today and made me play my best tennis," Keys added. Lock @Madison_Keys in for 4R! ????#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/vPjotVhnwy — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × The American will either face French eighth seed Caroline Garcia or Belarussian Alaksandra Sasnovich in the last 16. "Lindsay is amazing. We've had three years together and she has taught me how to handle big moments like this," said Keys.

Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova & Madison Keys enter fourth round

Tomas Berdych d&nbsp;Juan Martin Del Potro,&nbsp;6-3, 6-3, 6-2

Veteran Tomas Berdych reached the round of 16 for the 10th time at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Juan Martin Del Potro on Saturday.

The 32-year Czech eliminated the 12th-seeded Argentine 6-3, 6-3, 6-2&nbsp;in 2hr 16min on Hisense Arena.

Berdych, who has played in the semi-finals twice in Melbourne, will face Italian journeyman Fabio Fognini in their first Grand Slam match in Monday&#39;s fourth round.

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Berdych served up 20 aces, broke serve seven times and hit 52 winners with 28 unforced errors.

&quot;I think I was well prepared and I stuck with my plan and I&#39;m glad as I can stand here as a winner today,&quot; Berdych said on court.

&quot;Juan Martin is a great competitor and I&#39;m glad he is back after all the injuries that he&#39;s had. Tennis was missing him and it&#39;s great that he&#39;s back.&quot;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-karolina-pliskova-madison-keys-enter-fourth-round-30123" target="_blank">Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova &amp; Madison Keys enter fourth round</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-hyeon-chung-beats-alexander-zverev-enters-r16-30148" target="_blank">Australian Open: Hyeon Chung beats Alexander Zverev, enters R16</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-angelique-kerber-outplays-maria-sharapova-to-reach-r16-30149" target="_blank">Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Maria Sharapova to reach R16</a>

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Berdych, who has played in the semi-finals twice in Melbourne, will face Italian Fabio Fognini in fourth round

Tomas Berdych d Juan Martin Del Potro, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 Veteran Tomas Berdych reached the round of 16 for the 10th time at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Juan Martin Del Potro on Saturday. The 32-year Czech eliminated the 12th-seeded Argentine 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in 2hr 16min on Hisense Arena. Berdych, who has played in the semi-finals twice in Melbourne, will face Italian journeyman Fabio Fognini in their first Grand Slam match in Monday's fourth round. Czech-mate!@tomasberdych hits 52 winners to d 12th seed Juan Martin #DelPotro 6-3 6-3 6-2 and becomes the first ???????? man in the Open Era to reach the #AusOpen round of 16 for the 10th time. pic.twitter.com/l98KT5Tfx9 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × Berdych served up 20 aces, broke serve seven times and hit 52 winners with 28 unforced errors. "I think I was well prepared and I stuck with my plan and I'm glad as I can stand here as a winner today," Berdych said on court. "Juan Martin is a great competitor and I'm glad he is back after all the injuries that he's had. Tennis was missing him and it's great that he's back." Australian Open: Simona survives epic rally, beats Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova & Madison Keys enter fourth round Australian Open: Hyeon Chung beats Alexander Zverev, enters R16 Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Maria Sharapova to reach R16

Australian Open: Tomas Berdych rallies past Del Potro to reach last 16

Rod Laver Arena

Anett Kontaveit (EST) v Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP)

Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) v Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)

Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Diego Schwartzmann (ARG)&nbsp;

Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) v Nick Kyrgios (AUS)

Denisa Allertova (CZE) vs Elina Svitolina (UKR)

Margaret Court Arena

Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) v Marin Cilic (CRO)

Petra Martic (CRO) v Elise Mertens (BEL)

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Kyle Edmund (GBR) v Andreas Seppi (ITA)

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Rafael Nadal aims to reach quarter-finals&nbsp;for the 10th time and will face&nbsp;Argentina&#39;s 24th seed Diego Schwartzman in an afternoon match on Rod Laver Arena.

Nadal understands the pressure and gearing up for the match.&nbsp;

&quot;He&#39;s won three matches here, playing at very high level. He&#39;s a complete player, he said before the fourth round match.

&quot;Need to be at my best to get past him,&quot; he added.

Nick Kyrgios and Grigor Dimitrov face off in an anticipated clash.

Elina Svitolina&nbsp;will face Denisa Allertova to pursue her dreams of the maiden slam.

&quot;I cannot be more prepared than I am now. I had an amazing run in Brisbane,&quot; Svitolina said.

&quot;I&#39;m just enjoying myself on the court. Every match is a big challenge for everyone in a Grand Slam. And, you know, I&#39;m just going to go out there and do my best,&quot; she added.

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Elina Svitolina will face Denisa Allertova to pursue her dreams of the maiden slam

Rod Laver Arena Anett Kontaveit (EST) v Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) v Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Diego Schwartzmann (ARG) Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) v Nick Kyrgios (AUS) Denisa Allertova (CZE) vs Elina Svitolina (UKR) Margaret Court Arena Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) v Marin Cilic (CRO) Petra Martic (CRO) v Elise Mertens (BEL) Petra Martic & Anett Kontaveit are both looking to reach their first Grand Slam QF today...#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/CZgnxrgdZO — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2018 × Hisense Arena Kyle Edmund (GBR) v Andreas Seppi (ITA) Day 7 of the #AusOpen is upon us ???????? Here are all the links you need to plan your day: Schedule: https://t.co/mRtN8jMegK Live scores: https://t.co/JKaDyzkHHW Live blog: https://t.co/to7dCHXQCH Watch online: https://t.co/GeMkr1xFs8 Ticket sales: https://t.co/iEEPwCnigk pic.twitter.com/U9dOw38WWA — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018 × Rafael Nadal aims to reach quarter-finals for the 10th time and will face Argentina's 24th seed Diego Schwartzman in an afternoon match on Rod Laver Arena. Nadal understands the pressure and gearing up for the match. "He's won three matches here, playing at very high level. He's a complete player, he said before the fourth round match. "Need to be at my best to get past him," he added. Nick Kyrgios and Grigor Dimitrov face off in an anticipated clash. Elina Svitolina will face Denisa Allertova to pursue her dreams of the maiden slam. "I cannot be more prepared than I am now. I had an amazing run in Brisbane," Svitolina said. "I'm just enjoying myself on the court. Every match is a big challenge for everyone in a Grand Slam. And, you know, I'm just going to go out there and do my best," she added.

Day 7: Nadal, Dimitrov, Kyrgios, Wozniacki eye quarter-finals

Angelique Kerber d&nbsp;Madison Keys,&nbsp;Madison Keys

Well deserved Angie!!!

Angelique Kerber entered the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition of US Open finalist Madison Keys on Wednesday&nbsp;on Rod Laver Arena.

The German 21st seed took just 51 minutes to crush the American 17th seed and will face either world number one Simona Halep or sixth seed Karolina Pliskova for a place in Saturday&#39;s final.

Madison Keys&nbsp;lost many chances in the first set and&nbsp;opened with two double faults and from there itself, Kerber led the game and brushed Keys away in a one-sided game.

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&ldquo;I love to play here, there are so many great memories&hellip; I&rsquo;m just happy to get through and make the semis again here.&rdquo;

&quot;It&#39;s always tough to play against Madison,&quot; said Kerber, who also won the US Open in 2016.

&quot;She is hitting the ball so hard and I was just trying from the beginning, like I played the whole week, just to play my game.&nbsp;

&quot;I love playing in Australia and on Rod Laver Arena. I have so many good memories here.&quot;

&quot;I&#39;m just happy to get through and be here in the semis.&quot;

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Kerber will face either world number one Simona Halep or sixth seed Karolina Pliskova for a place in Saturday's final

Angelique Kerber d Madison Keys, Madison Keys Well deserved Angie!!! Angelique Kerber entered the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition of US Open finalist Madison Keys on Wednesday on Rod Laver Arena. The German 21st seed took just 51 minutes to crush the American 17th seed and will face either world number one Simona Halep or sixth seed Karolina Pliskova for a place in Saturday's final. Madison Keys lost many chances in the first set and opened with two double faults and from there itself, Kerber led the game and brushed Keys away in a one-sided game. “I love to play here, there’s so many great memories… I’m just happy to get through and make the semis again here.”⁰⁰ - @AngeliqueKerber. Can anyone stop her? #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/f4nyBfaRgr — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2018 × “I love to play here, there are so many great memories… I’m just happy to get through and make the semis again here.” "It's always tough to play against Madison," said Kerber, who also won the US Open in 2016. "She is hitting the ball so hard and I was just trying from the beginning, like I played the whole week, just to play my game. "I love playing in Australia and on Rod Laver Arena. I have so many good memories here." "I'm just happy to get through and be here in the semis." Back where she belongs.@AngeliqueKerber will return to the top 10 at the end of #AusOpen 2018. pic.twitter.com/2Rqt8Yhf2q — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2018 ×

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber outplays Madison Keys, races to semi-final

Chung Hyeon d&nbsp;Tennys Sandgren,&nbsp;6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3

Unseeded Chung Hyeon became the first South Korean to reach a semi-final at a Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win over American Tennys Sandgren at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Ranked 58, he needed six match points before claiming a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 win in 2hr 28min and will face either defending champion Roger Federer or Tomas Berdych in Friday&#39;s semi-final.

Chung is the first South Korean man or woman to reach the semi-finals at a Slam and the youngest at 21 since Russia&#39;s Marat Safin reached the last four in Melbourne in 2010.

The rising Korean star joins Briton Kyle Edmund as the first unseeded men&#39;s semi-finalists in Melbourne since Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2008.

Chung, who sensationally knocked out six-time champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round after taking out Germany&#39;s world No.4 Alexander Zverev in the previous round, had a few nervy minutes before he sealed the victory.

In a tense 11-minute final game he claimed victory on his sixth match point after Sandgren threw everything at the South Korean in a bid to stay in the match.

&quot;First of all, thank you for the all the Korean fans here, in RLA. Also, thank you for the all the fans in Korea including my team in Korea, my friends there. I really appreciate you all.&quot;

&quot;In the last game at 40-0 up I was thinking what I had to do at the ceremony, something like that, and after the breakpoints, I was like, nothing to do with ceremony, but just keep playing, stay focused,&quot; Chung said on the court in his limited English.

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Asked who he wanted to face in the semi-final, Federer or Berdych, Chung replied diplomatically with a smile: &quot;It&#39;s 50-50.&quot;

The defeat ended an extraordinary tournament for the 97th-ranked Sandgren, who had not won at a Grand Slam before winning four matches here, including upsets of former winner Stan Wawrinka and fifth seed Dominic Thiem.

Chung jumped out of the blocks with an early break before taking the opening set in 37 minutes, serving at a high 85 percent.

He was playing on the baseline, taking time away from the American and controlling the points.

Chung broke in the opening game of the second set with a delightful backhand across the net taking the line. But Sandgren began to get more into the contest and broke back in the fourth when Chung&#39;s forehand was wide.

Sandgren broke again in the eighth and was serving for the second set before he was broken with a netted forehand.

Chung maintained his level in the tiebreaker, getting to set point before he forced a Sandgren forehand long.

Chung broke in the fourth game of the final set and but temporarily his victory charge was stalled before he got home on his sixth match point.

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Chung is the first South Korean man or woman to reach the semi-finals at a Grand Slam

Chung Hyeon d Tennys Sandgren, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 Unseeded Chung Hyeon became the first South Korean to reach a semi-final at a Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win over American Tennys Sandgren at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Ranked 58, he needed six match points before claiming a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 win in 2hr 28min and will face either defending champion Roger Federer or Tomas Berdych in Friday's semi-final. Chung is the first South Korean man or woman to reach the semi-finals at a Slam and the youngest at 21 since Russia's Marat Safin reached the last four in Melbourne in 2010. The rising Korean star joins Briton Kyle Edmund as the first unseeded men's semi-finalists in Melbourne since Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2008. Chung, who sensationally knocked out six-time champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round after taking out Germany's world No.4 Alexander Zverev in the previous round, had a few nervy minutes before he sealed the victory. In a tense 11-minute final game he claimed victory on his sixth match point after Sandgren threw everything at the South Korean in a bid to stay in the match. "First of all, thank you for the all the Korean fans here, in RLA. Also, thank you for the all the fans in Korea including my team in Korea, my friends there. I really appreciate you all." "In the last game at 40-0 up I was thinking what I had to do at the ceremony, something like that, and after the breakpoints, I was like, nothing to do with ceremony, but just keep playing, stay focused," Chung said on the court in his limited English. Moving Hyeon. No wiping that smile from Chung's face!#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/XGXTyvSdrS — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2018 × Asked who he wanted to face in the semi-final, Federer or Berdych, Chung replied diplomatically with a smile: "It's 50-50." The defeat ended an extraordinary tournament for the 97th-ranked Sandgren, who had not won at a Grand Slam before winning four matches here, including upsets of former winner Stan Wawrinka and fifth seed Dominic Thiem. Chung jumped out of the blocks with an early break before taking the opening set in 37 minutes, serving at a high 85 percent. He was playing on the baseline, taking time away from the American and controlling the points. Chung broke in the opening game of the second set with a delightful backhand across the net taking the line. But Sandgren began to get more into the contest and broke back in the fourth when Chung's forehand was wide. Sandgren broke again in the eighth and was serving for the second set before he was broken with a netted forehand. Chung maintained his level in the tiebreaker, getting to set point before he forced a Sandgren forehand long. Chung broke in the fourth game of the final set and but temporarily his victory charge was stalled before he got home on his sixth match point.

Australian Open: Unseeded Chung Hyeon enters semi-final

Rafael Nadal d&nbsp;Diego Schwartzman,&nbsp;16,&nbsp;6-3, 6-7 (4/7)

Rafael Nadal saw off&nbsp;Argentine Diego Schwartzman to win in the fourth round,&nbsp;6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3&nbsp;on Rod Laver Arena.

To showcase the abilities of a world&nbsp;number one, he&nbsp;broke in the eighth game on the way to taking the opening set.

He encountered stiff resistance in the second set but fought back to take one more step towards the title.

With this win, he ensured that he will be&nbsp;world number one&nbsp;when the new rankings will release.

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After almost four hours on court, that&#39;s the best way to describe <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a>&#39;s feeling right now...<a href="https://twitter.com/Kia_Motors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kia_Motors</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaTennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaTennis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ex6ixCMGvw">pic.twitter.com/Ex6ixCMGvw</a>
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&quot;Of course, I feel&nbsp;little&nbsp;bit tired, but yeah good. I was able to keep fighting until the end,&quot; he said.

&quot;It is the first big match I played in 2018. I started later than usual so a match like this probably helps because you know that helps confidence in myself.

&ldquo;That&rsquo;s confidence for myself - knowing that I can resist almost four hours on court at a good intensity so quarterfinals already... I&rsquo;m very happy for that,&rdquo; he added.

This is his 10th Australian Open quarter-final appearance and he will face Croatia&#39;s sixth seed Marin Cilic.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-caroline-wozniacki-books-quarter-finals-berth-30206">&nbsp;Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth</a>

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Rafa was taken to four gruelling sets in almost four hours before winning 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena

Rafael Nadal d Diego Schwartzman, 16, 6-3, 6-7 (4/7) Rafael Nadal saw off Argentine Diego Schwartzman to win in the fourth round, 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. To showcase the abilities of a world number one, he broke in the eighth game on the way to taking the opening set. He encountered stiff resistance in the second set but fought back to take one more step towards the title. With this win, he ensured that he will be world number one when the new rankings will release. Relief. After almost four hours on court, that's the best way to describe @RafaelNadal's feeling right now...@Kia_Motors #KiaTennis #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Ex6ixCMGvw — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2018 × "Of course, I feel little bit tired, but yeah good. I was able to keep fighting until the end," he said. "It is the first big match I played in 2018. I started later than usual so a match like this probably helps because you know that helps confidence in myself. “That’s confidence for myself - knowing that I can resist almost four hours on court at a good intensity so quarterfinals already... I’m very happy for that,” he added. This is his 10th Australian Open quarter-final appearance and he will face Croatia's sixth seed Marin Cilic. Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals

From legends to newcomers, young champs to evergreen names, Australian Open, the first grand slam of 2018, has seen a lot in the stage matches.

Croatia&#39;s Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to reach the third round in 40 years when he defeated Japan&#39;s Yuichi Sugita in five sets,&nbsp;7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-5 4-6.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-tsonga-races-to-second-round-outplays-denis-shapovalov-29805" target="_blank">Australian Open: Tsonga races to third round, outplays Denis Shapovalov</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-caroline-wozniacki-foils-jana-fett-enters-second-round-29806" target="_blank">Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki foils Jana Fett, enters second round</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-rafa-nadal-storms-to-third-round-so-as-marin-cilic-29808" target="_blank">Australian Open: Rafa Nadal storms to third round, so as Marin Cilic</a>

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Tops Sugita 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-5 4-6 12-10 for a place in the third round.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/E89xc74yJL">pic.twitter.com/E89xc74yJL</a>
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Evergreen Karlovic, ranked down at 89 in the world, also reached the third round last year when he lost to David Goffin.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/federer-jack-sock-upset-other-two-women-players-during-match-29821" target="_blank">Also&nbsp;Watch: Federer, Jack Sock upset other two women players during match</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-found-guilty-ofunsportsmanlike-conduct-fined-29791" target="_blank">Also read: Nick Kyrgios found guilty of &#39;unsportsmanlike conduct&#39;, fined</a>

Whereas, Ukrainian 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk became the&nbsp;youngest&nbsp;player to reach the third round of a grand slam in over 20 years when she defeated local wildcard Olivia Rogowska at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

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In her grand slam debut and first main draw appearance at a WTA tournament, Kostyuk had already become the&nbsp;youngest&nbsp;player to win a match at the Australian Open.

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Ukrainian 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk became the youngest player to reach the third round of a grand slam in over 20 years

From legends to newcomers, young champs to evergreen names, Australian Open, the first grand slam of 2018, has seen a lot in the stage matches. Croatia's Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to reach the third round in 40 years when he defeated Japan's Yuichi Sugita in five sets, 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-5 4-6. Australian Open: Tsonga races to third round, outplays Denis Shapovalov Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki foils Jana Fett, enters second round Australian Open: Rafa Nadal storms to third round, so as Marin Cilic There aren’t many things in life you’re guaranteed, but an @IvoKarlovic five set epic is one of them! Tops Sugita 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 7-5 4-6 12-10 for a place in the third round.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/E89xc74yJL — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × Evergreen Karlovic, ranked down at 89 in the world, also reached the third round last year when he lost to David Goffin. Also Watch: Federer, Jack Sock upset other two women players during match Also read: Nick Kyrgios found guilty of 'unsportsmanlike conduct', fined Whereas, Ukrainian 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk became the youngest player to reach the third round of a grand slam in over 20 years when she defeated local wildcard Olivia Rogowska at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Marta Kostyuk, 15 years old, ranked #521 but junior world number two, beats Olivia Rogowska 6-3, 7-5 to reach the 3rd round of the #AusOpen. Incredible story. pic.twitter.com/9DyCoPIby1 — José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 17, 2018 × In her grand slam debut and first main draw appearance at a WTA tournament, Kostyuk had already become the youngest player to win a match at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Oldest Ivo Karlovic, youngest Marta Kostyuk enter third round

Rafa Nadal d&nbsp;Leonardo Mayer,&nbsp;6-3 6-4 7-6 (4)

Top seed Rafa Nadal continued his marauding path through the Australian Open, hammering Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4) in&nbsp;two hours and 38 minutes to reach the third round on Wednesday.

A masterful performance was blighted only by a late wobble when Nadal was broken serving for the match at 5-4 in the decider.

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But the Spaniard found an extra gear in the tiebreak, wrapping up the match with a monster serve to the corner that Mayer battled to get a racket to.

Nadal&#39;s bid for a 17th grand slam title continues against Bosnian 28th seed Damir Dzumhur.

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Marin Cilic d&nbsp;Joao Sousa,&nbsp;6-1, 7-5, 6-2

Croatia&#39;s sixth seed Marin Cilic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Portugal&#39;s Joao Sousa on Wednesday.

Cilic, last year&#39;s Wimbledon finalist, downed the 70th-ranked Sousa 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 and will next play either American Ryan Harrison or Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay.

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Croatia's sixth seed Marin Cilic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets

Rafa Nadal d Leonardo Mayer, 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4) Top seed Rafa Nadal continued his marauding path through the Australian Open, hammering Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4) in two hours and 38 minutes to reach the third round on Wednesday. A masterful performance was blighted only by a late wobble when Nadal was broken serving for the match at 5-4 in the decider. “For my team and my family, this tournament is their favourite of the year so I want to stay as long as possible.” - @RafaelNadal #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/PpeoQynXNN — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × But the Spaniard found an extra gear in the tiebreak, wrapping up the match with a monster serve to the corner that Mayer battled to get a racket to. Nadal's bid for a 17th grand slam title continues against Bosnian 28th seed Damir Dzumhur. .@RafaelNadal was very thankful of the @RodLaverArena crowd support in his post-match interview.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/fWyXbaxOMu — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × Marin Cilic d Joao Sousa, 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 Croatia's sixth seed Marin Cilic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Portugal's Joao Sousa on Wednesday. Cilic, last year's Wimbledon finalist, downed the 70th-ranked Sousa 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 and will next play either American Ryan Harrison or Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay.

Australian Open: Rafa Nadal storms to third round, so as Marin Cilic

Caroline Wozniacki saved two match points to scrape through to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after being 5-1 down in the final set to unheralded Jana Fett.

The number two seed somehow prevailed after a titanic struggle 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 against the little-known Croat on a searing Rod Laver Arena in two hours and 31 minutes.

The Danish former number one teetered on the brink of becoming the latest big-name casualty in the bottom half of a draw that has become the seeds&#39; graveyard when Fett held two match points.

&quot;That was crazy, I don&#39;t how I got back the in the match. She really took her shots, she had nothing to lose,&quot; said Wozniacki

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But when in sight of by far the biggest win of her career, the world 119&#39;s nerves got the better of her as Wozniacki reeled off 10 points in a row to spark a winning run of six unanswered games.

&quot;Experience was crucial,&quot; said Wozniacki. &quot;I think she suddenly realised at 5-1 what was happening and I just had to attack and take advantage of it.&quot;

On Monday fifth seed Venus Williams, 10th seed CoCo Vandeweghe and 13th seed and reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens all made early exits, meaning the bottom half of the draw is now wide open.

Wozniacki will continue her quest for a first Grand Slam title next against either Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands or American Nicole Gibbs for a place in the last 16.&nbsp;

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Caroline Wozniacki defeated Jana Fett, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5

Caroline Wozniacki saved two match points to scrape through to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after being 5-1 down in the final set to unheralded Jana Fett. The number two seed somehow prevailed after a titanic struggle 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 against the little-known Croat on a searing Rod Laver Arena in two hours and 31 minutes. The Danish former number one teetered on the brink of becoming the latest big-name casualty in the bottom half of a draw that has become the seeds' graveyard when Fett held two match points. "That was crazy, I don't how I got back the in the match. She really took her shots, she had nothing to lose," said Wozniacki 1-5 down and facing two match points. @CaroWozniacki did not give up. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/f6BHNDFfue — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × But when in sight of by far the biggest win of her career, the world 119's nerves got the better of her as Wozniacki reeled off 10 points in a row to spark a winning run of six unanswered games. "Experience was crucial," said Wozniacki. "I think she suddenly realised at 5-1 what was happening and I just had to attack and take advantage of it." On Monday fifth seed Venus Williams, 10th seed CoCo Vandeweghe and 13th seed and reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens all made early exits, meaning the bottom half of the draw is now wide open. Wozniacki will continue her quest for a first Grand Slam title next against either Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands or American Nicole Gibbs for a place in the last 16.

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki foils Jana Fett, enters second round

Australia&#39;s volatile Nick Kyrgios&nbsp;accused of&nbsp;unsportsmanlike conduct during the first round match of Australian Open&nbsp;on Hisense Arena on Monday.

Kyrgios received a code violation for telling a loudmouth member of the crowd to &quot;shut the f*** up&quot;.

The 22-year-old was fined with a $3,000 penalty for using appropriative language&nbsp;in his 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva.

He also exchanged&nbsp;words with the chair umpire during the changeover after the Australian had taken the opening set for the loss of one game in just 28 minutes.

&quot;All you have to do is say &#39;please be quiet when the player is serving&#39;,&quot; Kyrgios told the umpire.

He played a flawless opening set but that didn&#39;t stop him from receiving a code violation early in the match.

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Kyrgios received a code violation for using inappropriate language during first round match

Australia's volatile Nick Kyrgios accused of unsportsmanlike conduct during the first round match of Australian Open on Hisense Arena on Monday. Kyrgios received a code violation for telling a loudmouth member of the crowd to "shut the f*** up". The 22-year-old was fined with a $3,000 penalty for using appropriative language in his 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva. He also exchanged words with the chair umpire during the changeover after the Australian had taken the opening set for the loss of one game in just 28 minutes. "All you have to do is say 'please be quiet when the player is serving'," Kyrgios told the umpire. He played a flawless opening set but that didn't stop him from receiving a code violation early in the match.

Nick Kyrgios found guilty of 'unsportsmanlike conduct', fined

Elina Svitolina d Katerina Siniakova, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1

Elina Svitolina had to come from behind Wednesday against Katerina Siniakova to set up an all-Ukrainian third-round clash with teenage sensation Marta Kostyuk.

The world number four was largely in control but somehow dropped the first set on the way to a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win against her 59th-ranked Czech opponent in two hours and 14 minutes.

&quot;I think she played well in the first set but I gave her one break, so I think it was kind of my mistake,&quot; said the fourth seed.

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But Svitolina cranked up the heat as temperatures rose on Rod Laver Arena, relentlessly overpowering her opponent from the back of the court to take the final two sets in dominant fashion.

&quot;I thought I was going to melt today, was struggling a bit&quot; Svitolina admitted. &quot;Today I had enough sun, I just want to have an ice bath and recover.&quot;

Svitolina came into the first Grand Slam of the year in top form after winning the Brisbane International warm-up event after picking up five WTA Tour titles last year, more than any other woman.

She now faces 15-year-old Kostyuk whose fairytale continued Wednesday as she became the youngest player to reach the third round since Martina Hingis in 1996 in beating local wildcard Olivia Rogowska in straight sets.

Luksika Kumkhum&nbsp;d Belinda Bencic, 6-1, 6-3

Venus Williams&#39; Australian Open conqueror Belinda Bencic ran out of steam Wednesday, failing to keep the momentum going against qualifier Luksika Kumkhum.

The Roger Federer-inspired Swiss stunned Williams in round one, but was no match for the Thai star who moved into a Grand Slam third round for the first time.

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Bencic, 20, was never in contention on a searing day on Hisense Arena, slumping 6-1 in the first set before putting up more fight in the second only to succumb 6-3.

Only Tuesday, fellow Swiss Federer, who won the Hopman Cup this month alongside Bencic, had heaped praise on her.

&quot;She&#39;s still so young, she has a great career ahead of herself. I try to help her where I can,&quot; he said.

But he also added: &quot;Still so much to improve.&quot;

For Kumkhum, it was a major achievement in her seventh Grand Slam main draw appearance.

&quot;This is the best win of my career,&quot; she said afterwards.&nbsp;

&quot;I kept telling my coach and family that I want to pass the second round, so I&#39;m really happy.&quot;

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Venus Williams' Australian Open conqueror Belinda Bencic ran out of steam failing to keep the momentum going against qualifier Luksika Kumkhum

Elina Svitolina d Katerina Siniakova, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 Elina Svitolina had to come from behind Wednesday against Katerina Siniakova to set up an all-Ukrainian third-round clash with teenage sensation Marta Kostyuk. The world number four was largely in control but somehow dropped the first set on the way to a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win against her 59th-ranked Czech opponent in two hours and 14 minutes. "I think she played well in the first set but I gave her one break, so I think it was kind of my mistake," said the fourth seed. “I thought I was going to melt!” ???? [4] @ElinaSvitolina overcame being a set down and the heat to roll onto 3R, where she’ll take on Marta #Kostyuk. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/XCzd3PXmwa — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × But Svitolina cranked up the heat as temperatures rose on Rod Laver Arena, relentlessly overpowering her opponent from the back of the court to take the final two sets in dominant fashion. "I thought I was going to melt today, was struggling a bit" Svitolina admitted. "Today I had enough sun, I just want to have an ice bath and recover." Svitolina came into the first Grand Slam of the year in top form after winning the Brisbane International warm-up event after picking up five WTA Tour titles last year, more than any other woman. She now faces 15-year-old Kostyuk whose fairytale continued Wednesday as she became the youngest player to reach the third round since Martina Hingis in 1996 in beating local wildcard Olivia Rogowska in straight sets. Luksika Kumkhum d Belinda Bencic, 6-1, 6-3 Venus Williams' Australian Open conqueror Belinda Bencic ran out of steam Wednesday, failing to keep the momentum going against qualifier Luksika Kumkhum. The Roger Federer-inspired Swiss stunned Williams in round one, but was no match for the Thai star who moved into a Grand Slam third round for the first time. ???? It's tense stuff for Belinda #Bencic at @HisenseArena: Luksika #Kumkhum has an early 3-1 lead in the first set. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/My5susATAh — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2018 × Bencic, 20, was never in contention on a searing day on Hisense Arena, slumping 6-1 in the first set before putting up more fight in the second only to succumb 6-3. Only Tuesday, fellow Swiss Federer, who won the Hopman Cup this month alongside Bencic, had heaped praise on her. "She's still so young, she has a great career ahead of herself. I try to help her where I can," he said. But he also added: "Still so much to improve." For Kumkhum, it was a major achievement in her seventh Grand Slam main draw appearance. "This is the best win of my career," she said afterwards. "I kept telling my coach and family that I want to pass the second round, so I'm really happy." Watch: Belinda Bencic on first-round win over Venus Williams Australian Open: The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round Australian Open: Sharapova enters second round after beating Tatjana Maria Australian Open: Roger roars in round one Australian Open: Pliskova, Muguruza, Konta enter second round

Australian Open: Elina Svitolina survives second round, Belinda Bencic exits

Karolina Pliskova d Veronica Cepede, 6-3, 6-4

Karolina Pliskova beat&nbsp;Veronica Cepede in the first round of Australian Open. She said before her opening match she would donate US$100 of her prize money to benefit sick children for every ace she serves at the year&#39;s first Grand Slam.

&quot;I&#39;ve decided to contribute to a good cause. During the Australian Open, I will donate through my endowment fund US$100 for each ace to help children with oncological diseases. Keep your fingers crossed for me!&quot; the sixth seed tweeted.

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Her 6-3, 6-4 first-round victory over Paraguay&#39;s Veronica Cepede Royg on Tuesday will see her writing a cheque for $700 already -- she served seven aces.

Garbine Muguruza d Jessika Ponchet, 6-4, 6-3

Garbine Muguruza wore heavy strapping on her injured right thigh as she laboured to a 6-4, 6-3 victory against wildcard Jessika Ponchet in the Australian Open first round on Tuesday.

The world number three took an hour and 24 minutes to quell the virtually unknown 21-year-old French world number 256.

Muguruza said before her match she was hoping to be &quot;pain-free&quot; to begin her Australian Open campaign, but her mobility was hampered and she looked anything but fully fit against Ponchet.

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A quarter-finalist in Melbourne last year, Spain&#39;s Muguruza dropped her first service game but from there battled back to take the first set in 43 minutes.

&quot;It wasn&#39;t easy. I didn&#39;t know anything about her,&quot; said Muguruza of her opponent who was making her first main draw appearance in a WTA event, let alone a Grand Slam.

&quot;She&#39;s super talented. Serves and volleys, so I had to stay very concentrated.&quot;

The Wimbledon champion had a problematic start to the year, pulling out of the Sydney International to protect her right thigh.

Johanna Konta d Madison Brengle, 6-3, 6-1

British hope Johanna Konta showed no signs of her recent injury troubles Tuesday as she dismantled Madison Brengle to continue the dismal US start to the year&#39;s first Grand Slam.

An incredible 12 of the 15 American players on the court on day one were dumped out of the event -- including women&#39;s title fancies Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and CoCo Vandeweghe plus Jack Sock and John Isner on the men&#39;s side.

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And Brengle became the unlucky 13th American to head for the exit door after impressive ninth-seeded Konta overpowered her 6-3, 6-1 on the back of eight aces and 37 winners in just 66 minutes on Hisense Arena.

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Karolina Pliskova donated $100 of her prize money to benefit sick children

Karolina Pliskova d Veronica Cepede, 6-3, 6-4 Karolina Pliskova beat Veronica Cepede in the first round of Australian Open. She said before her opening match she would donate US$100 of her prize money to benefit sick children for every ace she serves at the year's first Grand Slam. "I've decided to contribute to a good cause. During the Australian Open, I will donate through my endowment fund US$100 for each ace to help children with oncological diseases. Keep your fingers crossed for me!" the sixth seed tweeted. I've decided to contribute to a good cause. During the Australian Open I will donate through my endowment fund 100 USD for each ace to help children with oncological diseases. Keep your fingers crossed for me!✊ I'm really looking forward to this season's first Grand Slam ???????? pic.twitter.com/MiLF3hHGET — Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) January 15, 2018 × Her 6-3, 6-4 first-round victory over Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg on Tuesday will see her writing a cheque for $700 already -- she served seven aces. Garbine Muguruza d Jessika Ponchet, 6-4, 6-3 Garbine Muguruza wore heavy strapping on her injured right thigh as she laboured to a 6-4, 6-3 victory against wildcard Jessika Ponchet in the Australian Open first round on Tuesday. The world number three took an hour and 24 minutes to quell the virtually unknown 21-year-old French world number 256. Muguruza said before her match she was hoping to be "pain-free" to begin her Australian Open campaign, but her mobility was hampered and she looked anything but fully fit against Ponchet. Routine win for No.2 seed @GarbiMuguruza 6-4 6-3 over #Ponchet. She'll face Hsieh in round 2. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/TSMJS880ia — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × A quarter-finalist in Melbourne last year, Spain's Muguruza dropped her first service game but from there battled back to take the first set in 43 minutes. "It wasn't easy. I didn't know anything about her," said Muguruza of her opponent who was making her first main draw appearance in a WTA event, let alone a Grand Slam. "She's super talented. Serves and volleys, so I had to stay very concentrated." The Wimbledon champion had a problematic start to the year, pulling out of the Sydney International to protect her right thigh. Johanna Konta d Madison Brengle, 6-3, 6-1 British hope Johanna Konta showed no signs of her recent injury troubles Tuesday as she dismantled Madison Brengle to continue the dismal US start to the year's first Grand Slam. An incredible 12 of the 15 American players on the court on day one were dumped out of the event -- including women's title fancies Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and CoCo Vandeweghe plus Jack Sock and John Isner on the men's side. "I was really enjoying being out there. It was a nice day. It was sunny. It was quite a full stadium. There was a lot of people. I kind of tried to absorb the atmosphere a little bit."@JoKonta91 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/BziNfmRXx3 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × And Brengle became the unlucky 13th American to head for the exit door after impressive ninth-seeded Konta overpowered her 6-3, 6-1 on the back of eight aces and 37 winners in just 66 minutes on Hisense Arena. Watch: Belinda Bencic on first-round win over Venus Williams Australian Open: The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round Australian Open: Sharapova enters second round after beating Tatjana Maria Australian Open: Roger roars in round one

Australian Open: Pliskova, Muguruza, Konta enter second round

Defending champion Roger&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;got quickly into his majestic stride with a straight-sets win over Slovenian Aljaz Bedene in his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old Swiss turned the evening clash on Rod Laver Arena into an exhibition as he breezed past Bedene with consummate ease 6-3 6-4 6-3.

A single break in each set was enough for&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;who looked in total control from beginning to end.

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The world number two, bidding for a 20th grand slam title after claiming his 18th here last year and 19th at Wimbledon, broke Bedene&#39;s serve in the fourth game of the first set in which he conceded only three points on his serve.

Federer&nbsp;pounced immediately at the start of the second to gain another break and cantered through the rest of the match against a player who he had never played before.

One member of the sell-out crowd yelled &quot;Give him a chance Rog&quot; late on but the Swiss was not listening and finished the match on Bedene&#39;s serve when his opponent netted a backhand.

Also read: Australian Open: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-wawrinka-zverev-djokovic-progress-to-second-round-29679">Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round</a>

Also read:&nbsp;Australian Open: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-the-lucky-red-dress-saved-simona-as-she-survives-first-round-29680" target="_blank">The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round</a>

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Defending champion Federer beats Slovenian Aljaz Bedene, 6-3 6-4 6-3 in straight sets

Defending champion Roger Federer got quickly into his majestic stride with a straight-sets win over Slovenian Aljaz Bedene in his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Swiss turned the evening clash on Rod Laver Arena into an exhibition as he breezed past Bedene with consummate ease 6-3 6-4 6-3. A single break in each set was enough for Federer who looked in total control from beginning to end. “With Rafa the final was epic. It seems like the stars really aligned for us last year. To play in front of a quality crowd like you guys, it was very special.” “[#AusOpen 2017] was my favourite tournament of the season by far, hands down.” - @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/d5QgRuFamy — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × The world number two, bidding for a 20th grand slam title after claiming his 18th here last year and 19th at Wimbledon, broke Bedene's serve in the fourth game of the first set in which he conceded only three points on his serve. Federer pounced immediately at the start of the second to gain another break and cantered through the rest of the match against a player who he had never played before. One member of the sell-out crowd yelled "Give him a chance Rog" late on but the Swiss was not listening and finished the match on Bedene's serve when his opponent netted a backhand. Also read: Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round Also read: Australian Open: The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round

Australian Open: Roger roars in round one

Canada&#39;s Milos Raonic was knocked out of the Australian Open by Lukas Lacko on Tuesday in his earliest exit at Grand Slam for seven years.

The 86th-ranked Slovakian beat the 22nd seeded Raonic 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in 3hr 22min on Show Court three.

It was Raonic&#39;s earliest exit at a Slam since losing in the first round at Roland Garros in 2011.

Raonic, a 2016 Wimbledon finalist, is fighting his way back from a wrist injury last season and despite serving 36 aces, he made 47 unforced errors and had his serve broken three times.

Lacko will play Argentina&#39;s Nicolas Kicker in the second round.

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The 86th-ranked Slovakian beat the 22nd seeded Raonic 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)

Canada's Milos Raonic was knocked out of the Australian Open by Lukas Lacko on Tuesday in his earliest exit at Grand Slam for seven years. The 86th-ranked Slovakian beat the 22nd seeded Raonic 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in 3hr 22min on Show Court three. It was Raonic's earliest exit at a Slam since losing in the first round at Roland Garros in 2011. Raonic, a 2016 Wimbledon finalist, is fighting his way back from a wrist injury last season and despite serving 36 aces, he made 47 unforced errors and had his serve broken three times. Lacko will play Argentina's Nicolas Kicker in the second round. Australian Open: Sharapova enters second round after beating Tatjana Maria Watch: Belinda Bencic on first-round win over Venus Williams Australian Open: The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round

Australian Open: Milos Raonic crashes, drives out of Slam

Defending champion Roger&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;got quickly into his majestic stride with a straight-sets win over Slovenian Aljaz Bedene in his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old Swiss turned the evening clash on Rod Laver Arena into an exhibition as he breezed past Bedene with consummate ease 6-3 6-4 6-3.

A single break in each set was enough for&nbsp;Federer&nbsp;who looked in total control from beginning to end.

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The world number two, bidding for a 20th grand slam title after claiming his 18th here last year and 19th at Wimbledon, broke Bedene&#39;s serve in the fourth game of the first set in which he conceded only three points on his serve.

Federer&nbsp;pounced immediately at the start of the second to gain another break and cantered through the rest of the match against a player who he had never played before.

One member of the sell-out crowd yelled &quot;Give him a chance Rog&quot; late on but the Swiss was not listening and finished the match on Bedene&#39;s serve when his opponent netted a backhand.

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Defending champion Roger Federer beats Slovenian Aljaz Bedene, 6-3 6-4 6-3 in straight sets

Defending champion Roger Federer got quickly into his majestic stride with a straight-sets win over Slovenian Aljaz Bedene in his opening match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Swiss turned the evening clash on Rod Laver Arena into an exhibition as he breezed past Bedene with consummate ease 6-3 6-4 6-3. A single break in each set was enough for Federer who looked in total control from beginning to end. “With Rafa the final was epic. It seems like the stars really aligned for us last year. To play in front of a quality crowd like you guys, it was very special.” “[#AusOpen 2017] was my favourite tournament of the season by far, hands down.” - @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/d5QgRuFamy — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × The world number two, bidding for a 20th grand slam title after claiming his 18th here last year and 19th at Wimbledon, broke Bedene's serve in the fourth game of the first set in which he conceded only three points on his serve. Federer pounced immediately at the start of the second to gain another break and cantered through the rest of the match against a player who he had never played before. One member of the sell-out crowd yelled "Give him a chance Rog" late on but the Swiss was not listening and finished the match on Bedene's serve when his opponent netted a backhand.

Australian Open: Roger roars in round one, beats Slovenian Aljaz Bedene

A dramatic and intense game ended in the favour of world number one Simona Halep. She defeated Destanee Aiava after coming back&nbsp;from 5-2 and a set point down against Australian teenager to win the first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Both the Romanian and her 17-year-old wildcard opponent needed on-court medical attention before top seed Halep ran out a battling 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 winner in an hour and 51 minutes.&nbsp;

The top seed had fallen at the first hurdle in the past two years at Melbourne Park and another shock was beckoning when the big-hitting Australian took a 5-2 lead in the first set buoyed by rowdy home supporters.

&quot;She was a very tough opponent,&quot; said a relieved Halep after the match.

&quot;She&#39;s very talented and powerful. She reminds me a little bit of Serena Williams.&quot;

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Halep showed little of the form which helped her to the Shenzhen title two weeks ago but used her all experience to extend the rallies and force the ailing Australian to dig deep.

Simona Halep will face Canada&#39;s Eugenie Bouchard, a former semi-finalist in Melbourne and Roland Garros, and a finalist at Wimbledon in 2014.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-wawrinka-zverev-djokovic-progress-to-second-round-29679">Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round</a>

Simona Halep beat Destanee Aiava, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1. She will face Canada's Eugenie Bouchard in the second round

A dramatic and intense game ended in the favour of world number one Simona Halep. She defeated Destanee Aiava after coming back from 5-2 and a set point down against Australian teenager to win the first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Both the Romanian and her 17-year-old wildcard opponent needed on-court medical attention before top seed Halep ran out a battling 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 winner in an hour and 51 minutes. The top seed had fallen at the first hurdle in the past two years at Melbourne Park and another shock was beckoning when the big-hitting Australian took a 5-2 lead in the first set buoyed by rowdy home supporters. "She was a very tough opponent," said a relieved Halep after the match. "She's very talented and powerful. She reminds me a little bit of Serena Williams." "It was a pleasure to be back here on centre court." The world No. 1️⃣ is through to the second round! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/AZFrRMmUmk — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × Halep showed little of the form which helped her to the Shenzhen title two weeks ago but used her all experience to extend the rallies and force the ailing Australian to dig deep. Simona Halep will face Canada's Eugenie Bouchard, a former semi-finalist in Melbourne and Roland Garros, and a finalist at Wimbledon in 2014. Also read: Australian Open: Wawrinka, Zverev, Djokovic enter second round

Australian Open: The lucky red dress saved Simona as she survives first round

Stan Wawrinka d&nbsp;Ricardas Berankis,&nbsp;6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2)

Former champion Stan Wawrinka was taken to four sets before winning his first match since knee surgery in July at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The three-time Grand Slam winner downed Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) on Hisense Arena.

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It was a confidence booster for the 2014 Melbourne Park champion who had a troubled lead-in to the year&#39;s opening Grand Slam, pulling out of an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.

The Swiss star, who defeated Rafael Nadal to win in 2014, has slipped to nine in the world rankings, having not played since his first-round Wimbledon loss to Russian Daniil Medvedev six months ago.

&quot;It was a tough battle and I&#39;m really happy to win my first match here after six months out,&quot; Wawrinka said.

Alexander Zverev d&nbsp;Thomas Fabbiano,&nbsp;6-1, 7-6 (7/5), 7-5

Young German star Alexander Zverev needed a hard-fought three sets to get through his opening encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday and spoke of his search for greater consistency.

The world No.4 spent 2hr 22min on Rod Laver Arena before claiming a 6-1, 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 win over 73rd-ranked Italian Thomas Fabbiano.

Zverev, at the vanguard of the &quot;NextGen&quot; brigade, will face fellow German Peter Gojowczyk in the second round.

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While the 20-year-old won five titles and was one of just four players to beat Roger Federer last year, he has yet to get beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam.

&quot;I think last year I was pretty consistent, apart from the end of the year,&quot; Zverev said.

&quot;I think my game is getting more consistent with age as well. I think that&#39;s also something that is a factor of maturity.

&quot;So I&#39;m just trying to get better every single day, and that&#39;s what I&#39;m here for,&quot; he added.

Novak Djokovic d&nbsp;Donald Young,&nbsp;6-1, 6-2, 6-4

Six-times champion Novak Djokovic&nbsp;looked the part&nbsp;as&nbsp;he powered to a convincing&nbsp;first-round&nbsp;victory at the Australian Open on Tuesday on his return from an elbow injury.

The 12-times Grand Slam champion, seeded an unfamiliar 14, was too strong for American Donald Young, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-4&nbsp;in 1hr 51min on Margaret Court Arena.

It was an impressive performance, with the Serb breaking Young&#39;s left-handed serve six times, hitting 33 winners and conceding only 27 unforced errors.

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&quot;There is no better place to start than here in Australia, I love coming here, I love playing here,&quot; Djokovic told the crowd.

&quot;It&#39;s been a long period without any official matches but I spent as much quality time as I could with my family.

&quot;I wanted to start with the right intensity, which I have, I played perfect tennis in the first couple of sets and Donald came back in the third set.&quot;

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The three-time Grand Slam winner downed Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) on Hisense Arena

Stan Wawrinka d Ricardas Berankis, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) Former champion Stan Wawrinka was taken to four sets before winning his first match since knee surgery in July at the Australian Open on Tuesday. The three-time Grand Slam winner downed Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) on Hisense Arena. The man. ???? #AusOpen @StanWawrinka pic.twitter.com/RDCXrLzNTi — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × It was a confidence booster for the 2014 Melbourne Park champion who had a troubled lead-in to the year's opening Grand Slam, pulling out of an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The Swiss star, who defeated Rafael Nadal to win in 2014, has slipped to nine in the world rankings, having not played since his first-round Wimbledon loss to Russian Daniil Medvedev six months ago. "It was a tough battle and I'm really happy to win my first match here after six months out," Wawrinka said. Alexander Zverev d Thomas Fabbiano, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 Young German star Alexander Zverev needed a hard-fought three sets to get through his opening encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday and spoke of his search for greater consistency. The world No.4 spent 2hr 22min on Rod Laver Arena before claiming a 6-1, 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 win over 73rd-ranked Italian Thomas Fabbiano. Zverev, at the vanguard of the "NextGen" brigade, will face fellow German Peter Gojowczyk in the second round. "My dog doesn't even realise who I am, so, you know, nothing changes at home." Sascha Zverev may be Top 5 but that doesn't matter to much his pup...#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/SNRVjTwNeq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × While the 20-year-old won five titles and was one of just four players to beat Roger Federer last year, he has yet to get beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam. "I think last year I was pretty consistent, apart from the end of the year," Zverev said. "I think my game is getting more consistent with age as well. I think that's also something that is a factor of maturity. "So I'm just trying to get better every single day, and that's what I'm here for," he added. Novak Djokovic d Donald Young, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 Six-times champion Novak Djokovic looked the part as he powered to a convincing first-round victory at the Australian Open on Tuesday on his return from an elbow injury. The 12-times Grand Slam champion, seeded an unfamiliar 14, was too strong for American Donald Young, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in 1hr 51min on Margaret Court Arena. It was an impressive performance, with the Serb breaking Young's left-handed serve six times, hitting 33 winners and conceding only 27 unforced errors. The Nole of old. Full match report of @DjokerNole's triumphant return to Grand Slam action ➡️https://t.co/NM22di4I6x pic.twitter.com/NryKXCEKqR — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018 × "There is no better place to start than here in Australia, I love coming here, I love playing here," Djokovic told the crowd. "It's been a long period without any official matches but I spent as much quality time as I could with my family. "I wanted to start with the right intensity, which I have, I played perfect tennis in the first couple of sets and Donald came back in the third set." Australian Open: Sharapova enters second round after beating Tatjana Maria Watch: Belinda Bencic on first-round win over Venus Williams

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