After dismissing without trembling Van De Zandschulp, De Jong, Baez then Khachanov, the 4th player in the world overpowered the 5th player in the world.
Impressive since the start of the tournament, the Italian remains the only player not to have lost a single set to reach the semi-finals where he will meet Novak Djokovic for a major shock.
Unable to convert his eight break opportunities, the 5th player in the world suffered a tenth defeat at this stage of the competition in... ten quarter-finals.
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Australian Open: women’s schedule and results
Australian Open: men’s schedule and results