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'I was dreaming about it, now it's real': Lucky Loser Nardi Shocks Djokovic at Indian Wells
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.
Sumit Nagal's Remarkable Leap into the ATP Top 100: A Triumph in Tennis
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.
Australian Open Semifinal Bound: Medvedev Triumphs in Epic 5-Setter Against Hurkacz
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.
Australian Open: Djokovic Smoothly Advances to Semifinals with Victory Over Fritz
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.
Australian Open Update: Azarenka and Alcaraz Cruise Into Fourth Round
Azarenka's resilience came to the forefront as she unleashed 11 aces, crucially saving break points while serving for the match. Notably, the Belarusian minimized her unforced errors to 17, a pivotal factor in her triumph compared to her opponent's 30.
Australian Open: Balaji-Cornea Duo Advances to Second Round in Men's Doubles Event
Balaji and Cornea, entered the competition as an alternate pair, will now face the 10th-seeded duo of Marcelo Arevalo from El Salvador and Mate Pavic from Croatia in the next round. Balaji, ranked 79th in ATP doubles, partnered with Cornea, ranked 69th, for this tournament.
Australian Open Day 4 Highlights: Djokovic and Sabalenka Maintain Winning Streaks
Fourth seed Jannik Sinner secured a straight sets victory over Jesper de Jong, continuing his quest for a first Grand Slam title. Australia's Alex de Minaur impressed with a dominant 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 win over Matteo Arnaldi, extending his season record to 5-1.
Sumit Nagal's Sensational Victory Propels Him to Australian Open Second Round for the First Time
The 26-year-old Indian, who was denied a regional wild card opportunity by the AITA due to his refusal to play Davis Cup, navigated through qualifiers to achieve this remarkable victory. Nagal's win against Bublik is the first by an Indian against a seeded player in a Grand Slam main draw in 35 years, echoing the achievement of Ramesh Krishnan in 1989.
Carlos Alcaraz Expresses Surprise at Achieving World No.1 Ranking: 'I Didn't Know It Was Possible'
Having participated in two exhibition matches as part of his preparation, Alcaraz secured a victory against Djokovic in Riyadh on December 27 but faced a setback, falling to Alex de Minaur in a charity match in Melbourne last week.
Iga Swiatek Triumphs in Opening Round at Australian Open, Defeating Sofia Kenin
The match proved to be a stern test of Swiatek's credentials, as Kenin sought redemption for her loss to the Polish sensation in the 2020 French Open final. Despite a strong start from Kenin, breaking Swiatek's serve twice in the first set, the determined world No. 1 rallied back, forcing a tie-break and ultimately claiming the set.
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