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Their journey to victory wasn't without hurdles as they battled through a challenging quarterfinal, marked by a series of unforced errors in the initial set. Despite this, they managed to secure a hard-fought win with a scoreline of 3-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7.

In a closely contested match that lasted one hour and 39 minutes, the top-seeded duo of Bopanna and Ebden secured a 7-5, 7-6 (3) victory over Nys from Monaco and Zielinski from Poland in the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 event on Monday evening.

Alcaraz seized control of the match early on, capitalizing on Monfils' serve to secure two crucial breaks and claim the opening set. The encounter escalated in intensity during the second set, with both players captivating the crowd with their exhilarating rallies.

The 20-year-old sensation now awaits the winner between the resurgent Gael Monfils and the determined Jordan Thompson, whom Monfils defeated in a hard-fought battle.

Having recently broken into the top-100 of the world rankings following his triumph at the Chennai Open, Nagal's promising journey continues as he gears up to face Coleman Wong in the next round. The intensity of the encounter was evident as Nagal held his ground in crucial moments, notably saving a break point in the seventh game of the first set before securing victory in the tiebreaker. The second set witnessed Nagal's dominance, breaking Diallo in both the opening and seventh games.

Amidst a swarm of bees, Carlos Alcaraz wielded his racquet in a defensive stance, causing a pause in the game for nearly two hours. Despite this unusual interruption, Alcaraz displayed remarkable resilience and skill, dominating Zverev with his powerful shots to clinch the win and secure a spot in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, Gael Monfils captivated the audience with an impressive comeback against former champion Cameron Norrie. Despite trailing by a set and 3-0, the 37-year-old Frenchman staged a remarkable turnaround, demonstrating remarkable shot-making and flair to secure a 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-3 triumph. Monfils' electrifying performance sets up an exciting fourth-round clash with either his compatriot Arthur Fils or the ninth seed, Casper Ruud.

Nagal's recent success adds to his growing list of achievements, notably becoming the first Indian player in 35 years to defeat a seeded opponent at a Grand Slam tournament. This feat was accomplished when he stunned then world no.27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in the opening round. Despite a subsequent loss to China's Juncheng Shang in the following round, Nagal's resilience and skill were evident.

Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, unleashed 43 winners against Hurkacz, demonstrating his prowess on the court. This triumph marks his eighth appearance in the semifinals of a major and his third at Melbourne Park.

This victory marked Djokovic's 32nd consecutive win against a US contender at the tour level and his 10th in a row at a Grand Slam, dating back to his defeat at Wimbledon in 2016. Despite facing challenges, including saving two set points in the opening set and missing out on multiple break opportunities, Djokovic showcased his resilience and experience.