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Swiatek and Sinner Dominate to Reach Australian Open

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner advance with commanding performances, while Swiatek faces criticism over a controversial point.

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third set against Carlos Alcaraz during their Australian Open quarterfinal match at Melbourne Park.

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek defeated Emma Navarro 6-1, 6-2 in the quarter-finals, maintaining her streak of not dropping a set in the tournament.
  • Swiatek's victory was overshadowed by controversy involving a missed double-bounce call, leading to criticism over the lack of video review in tennis.
  • Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, delivered a near-flawless performance to defeat Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, advancing to face Ben Shelton in the semi-finals.
  • Ben Shelton secured his spot in the semi-finals with a four-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego, showcasing his improving return game and crowd-pleasing style.
  • Novak Djokovic, at age 37, continues his pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam, set to face Alexander Zverev in the other men's semi-final.