Title: Daniil Medvedev Dominates the Dubai Championships Quarterfinals
Post: Russian tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev showcased his remarkable skills once again as he advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Dubai Championships. The world No. 2 player put on a masterful display of power and precision on the court, securing his spot in the next round with ease.
Medvedev’s dominant performance against his opponents has solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world. With his impressive run in Dubai, he has proven that he is a formidable contender for the championship title.
Fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating Medvedev’s upcoming matches as he continues to dazzle audiences with his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. Stay tuned to see if he can maintain his winning streak and emerge victorious in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals.
In coming to Australia, Navarro was returning to the continent where, a year ago, she had begun her meteoric and unexpected rise from outside the Top 30 all the way up to No. 8. Twelve months ago, in Hobart, she won her first title. Back then, she was the hunter, the relative unknown, the one taking her opponents by surprise with that newfound fitness of hers, and all the improvements that came with it.
When she returned to Australia this month, though, all of that had changed. Navarro was the No. 2 seed in Brisbane and Adelaide, and her second-week runs at Wimbledon and the US Open last summer had made her very much a known quantity. She was the hunted now, and she wouldn’t take anyone by surprise.
Even worse, perhaps, Navarro also hadn’t played since October. The result now seems predictable. She lost her first match in Brisbane to 101st-ranked Kimberly Birrell. She lost her second match in Adelaide to Liudmila Samsonova. A couple hours into her first match in Melbourne against Stearns, she looked destined to lose that one as well.
I found myself wondering if, at a slender 5-foot-7, Navarro’s relative lack of size and power, and consequent struggles with winning free points, would make life more difficult for her this season. Going from No. 32 to No. 8 is one thing; going higher from there, or even just staying afloat in the Top 10, is another.
But instead of revealing a weakness of Navarro’s, her Australian campaign has revealed another strength, or maybe forced her to develop another strength, that’s essential for any aspiring champion: The ability to win without your best, to win not because your game is superior on a given day, but because your mental resources run deeper.
Emma Navarro ‘stayin’ alive’ at the Australian Open, set to face Iga Swiatek in quarterfinals
Young American tennis sensation Emma Navarro has been turning heads at the Australian Open with her impressive performances on the court. The 21-year-old has been dubbed the ‘comeback kid’ after pulling off a series of stunning victories to advance to the quarterfinals.
Navarro, ranked 78th in the world, has shown incredible resilience and determination throughout the tournament, fighting back from tough situations to secure crucial wins. Her never-say-die attitude has earned her the nickname ‘stayin’ alive’ among fans and pundits alike.
In the quarterfinals, Navarro is set to face off against Polish powerhouse Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 2 and reigning French Open champion. It will be a tough match-up for Navarro, but if her previous performances are anything to go by, she is more than capable of causing an upset.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter between these two talented players. Will Navarro continue her remarkable run and upset the odds once again, or will Swiatek prove too strong for the young American? Stay tuned to find out. #EmmaNavarro #AustralianOpen #IgaSwiatek #Quarterfinals #Tennis #StayinAlive
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Madison Keys of the U.S. has won nine consecutive matches while advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals following a win over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
No. 19 seed Madison Keys scored the big upset on Day 9 of the Australian Open, defeating No. 6 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at Margaret Court Arena to advance to the tournament quarterfinals.
Rybakina fought a back injury throughout the match and was still able to rally and win the second set. Yet she had no answer for Keys consistently returning her serve.
Following her third-round win over Dayana Yastremska, Rybakina admitted to reporters that her back was a significant obstacle, saying “it doesn’t seem too good” and needed “magic” to advance in the tournament.
Keys has won nine consecutive matches and bested Rybakina after losing her past two matchups against her.
“I really had just had to focus on getting as many returns in play today. Her serve is such a weapon,” Keys said in her post-match interview. “I knew that if I could just try to make at least some of her service games competitive, I had a chance.”
Keys will face Elina Svitolina in Wednesday’s quarterfinal match. Svitolina advanced by defeating Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1.
No. 1 men’s seed and defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner overcame an illness that caused several medical delays throughout his fourth-round match. Play was also delayed by a broken net in the fourth set.
Sinner ultimately prevailed over No. 13 Holger Rune, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, but he visibly struggled during the match, seen shaking while sitting between sets.
“Today was a very strange morning. I didn’t even warm up today, trying to go on court as fit as I could,” Sinner told Jim Courier after the match. “I knew in my mind right before the match that I would struggle today.”
With the win, Sinner became the fourth player to reach the quarterfinals in 15 consecutive tour-level events, joining Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. At 23 years old, he’s the youngest men’s player to win 18 straight hard-court Grand Slam matches since John McEnroe did so in 1981.
Sinner will face native Australian Alex De Minaur in the quarterfinals. The No. 8 seed advanced past the tournament’s fourth round for the first time with a win over Alex Michelsen, 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
De Minaur is the first Australian men’s player to make the Australian Open quarters since Nick Kyrgios did so in 2015. Previously, he’s advanced to the quarterfinals at the US Open, French Open and Wimbledon.
“It means the world,” De Minaur said, post-match. “There is nothing I want to do more than play well here in Australia in front of you guys, so I am glad I finally made it to a quarter-finals here. Let’s go for bigger and better things.”
De Minaur and Sinner have faced each other nine previous times, with the Italian winning all of their matches.
Also in the fourth round of the women’s draw, No. 8 seed Emma Navarro endured three sets to beat No. 9 Daria Kasatkina, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5. The match was a back-and-forth affair with each player consistently breaking the other’s serve. Kasatkina appeared to be on the verge of tying the third set, but faltered with four consecutive errors.
Navarro has not taken an easy route to the quarterfinals, needing three sets to win all three of her matches in this year’s Australian Open. She defeated Peyton Stearns in the opening round, 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, then overcame Xiyu Wang in the second round, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. In the third round, Navarro fought through to beat Ons Jabeur, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek awaits Navarro in Wednesday’s quarterfinal match after easily dispatching Eva Lys in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. Each of Swiatek’s matches in this year’s Australian Open have been straight-set victories.
Perhaps as a warning to Navarro, Swiatek says she has room to improve.
“I don’t feel like I’m in my peak yet but matches like that definitely give me confidence,” Swiatek said in her post-match interview. “I feel like I’m playing a good game.”
Off the court, Swiatek learned that the World Anti-Doping Agency will not appeal her one-month suspension for testing positive for banned substance trimetazidine in August. WADA’s review of the case determined that Swiatek’s positive test was the result of contamination from melatonin she was taking.
Swiatek served a one-month suspension that ended on Dec. 4.
In an unexpected turn of events at the Australian Open, American Madison Keys pulled off a stunning upset against fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the fourth round. Keys, who has been in great form throughout the tournament, displayed her powerful groundstrokes and strong serving to defeat Rybakina in straight sets.
Meanwhile, young Italian sensation Jannik Sinner overcame illness to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Sinner, who was struggling with a stomach bug, showed tremendous resilience and determination to fight through his physical discomfort and defeat his opponent in a grueling five-set match.
Keys and Sinner will now move on to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where they will face tough competition as they continue their quest for the championship title. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament!
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If Gauff wants to stay in the major championship conversation, she will have to get through a talented player in Badosa. Gauff had to go the distance against Belinda Bencic in the Round of 16, while Badosa also dropped just one set on her way to the quarters.
(1) Aryna Sabalenka vs. (27) Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (3 a.m.)
Sabalenka’s quest for a third straight Australian Open title continues, as the Belarussian looks to stay perfect in Melbourne. However, Pavlyuchenkova has Sabalenka’s number, going 2-1 in singles matches, including a third-round win at the French Open in 2021.
Maybe the most exciting of all the women’s quarterfinal matchups will see Swiatek, who has never won an Aussie Open title, take on Emma Navarro – a player who has gone the distance in each of her four matches to advance to the quarterfinals in Melbourne for the first time in her career.
(19) Madison Keys vs. (28) Elina Svitolina
Keys has always been a player capable of making strong runs in Grand Slam tournaments. However, she’s never made it to a final since the 2017 U.S. Open. She gets set to take on Svitolina, who is trying to make it to a major hardcourt semifinal for the first time since the 2019 U.S. Open.
The Australian Open Women’s Quarterfinals are set to be an exciting showdown between some of the top players in the world. If you’re looking to catch all the action, here’s how you can watch:
Channel: The Women’s Quarterfinals will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States. Check your local listings for specific channel information.
Stream: If you don’t have access to a TV, you can stream the matches live on the ESPN app or website with a cable login. You can also sign up for a subscription to ESPN+ to stream the matches without a cable login.
Match Times: The Women’s Quarterfinals will take place on various days and times, so be sure to check the schedule to see when your favorite players will be competing.
Preview: The Women’s Quarterfinals promise to be an exciting display of tennis talent, with top players like Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, and Simona Halep competing for a spot in the semifinals. Be sure to tune in to see who will come out on top.
Don’t miss out on the action of the Australian Open Women’s Quarterfinals – tune in to see which players will advance to the next round!
No. 3 Coco Gauff will play Paula Badosa this evening in the Australian Open Quarterfinals. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
The 2025 Australian Open has reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne Park, Australia. The tennis tournament has some big names playing on the court this week, including the top-seeded defending champ of the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner, who won his first grand slam at the 2024 tournament. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are all still standing on the men’s side.
In the women’s tournament, defending women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka also took the top-seeded spot. She’s competing alongside Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Emma Navarro, Elina Svitolina and Madison Keys.
For U.S. fans, the Australian Open will once again be complicated by the time difference between the continents, with day sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET the evening prior for American viewers. Are you ready to watch the 2025 Australian Open? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the tennis grand slam, including the full tournament schedule, where to stream the Australian Open, how to watch matches for free and more.
How to watch the 2025 Australian Open:
Dates: Jan. 11-26
Game: Australian Open
Location: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AU
TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel
Streaming: ESPN+, Sling, Fubo and more
When is the 2025 Australian Open?
The 2025 Australian Open runs from Sunday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 26. However, due to the time difference in The Land Down Under, match start times will be a bit wonky for U.S. viewers, meaning the first major tennis tournament of the year will start airing coverage at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 11 in U.S. timezones.
Who is playing in the Australian Open today?
In the women’s singles competition, Coco Gauff is facing Paula Badosa this evening, followed by No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, who is matched up with No. 27 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will once again meet in a Grand Slam quarterfinals, but first, American tennis star Tommy Paul faces Alexander Zverev.
What channel is the Australian Open on in 2025?
In the U.S., coverage of the Australian Open will air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC. The Tennis Channel will also be broadcasting daily highlights, analysis and replays.
How to watch the 2025 Australian Open without cable:
On top of airing on ESPN, this year’s Australian grand slam will stream live on ESPN+, so if you don’t want to pay for a pricey cable or streaming package that includes ESPN, this is a budget-friendly alternative. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, it’ll get you through the entirety of the Australian Open for as low as $23 for the first month. Sling TV’s Orange plan offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. While Sling Orange doesn’t include access to your local ABC, a TV antenna may help fill that gap for you. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the grand slam action, you can always record your games.
Hulu’s live TV tier includes access to live TV channels ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, plus ESPN+ and ad-supported Disney+, meaning you can watch the Australian Open across almost every channel airing coverage in the US, plus tune in via ESPN+ — and enjoy over 95 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV starts at $83/month after the free trial period.
Day matches start at 7 p.m. ET, with more matches rolling in at 8 p.m. ET, not before 9 p.m ET and not before 11 p.m. ET. Night sessions start at 3 a.m. ET.
Jan. 18-19:
Fourth Round (Women and Men)
Jan. 20-21:
Quarterfinals (Women and Men)
Jan. 22-23:
Women’s Semifinals
Jan. 23-24:
Men’s Semifinals
Jan. 25:
Women’s Final
Jan. 26:
Men’s Final
Ways to watch ESPN without cable:
The Australian Open quarterfinals are finally here and tennis fans are in for an exciting day of matches. With top players battling it out on the court, fans won’t want to miss a single moment of the action. If you’re wondering how to watch today’s matches, the full tournament schedule, where to stream for free, and more, we’ve got you covered.
Today’s quarterfinal matches will feature some of the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. The matches are sure to be intense and full of thrilling moments that fans won’t want to miss.
If you’re looking to watch the matches, you can tune in to live coverage on ESPN or the Tennis Channel. Additionally, you can stream the matches for free on the Australian Open website or the ESPN app. Don’t miss out on the action and make sure to catch all the quarterfinal matches today.
Here is the full tournament schedule for the Australian Open quarterfinals:
– Men’s Singles Quarterfinals: Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
– Men’s Singles Quarterfinals: Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem
– Women’s Singles Quarterfinals: Serena Williams vs. Ashleigh Barty
– Women’s Singles Quarterfinals: Naomi Osaka vs. Simona Halep
Make sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms for these exciting matches. Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or just looking for some thrilling sports action, the Australian Open quarterfinals are not to be missed.
So grab your popcorn, settle in on the couch, and get ready to watch some incredible tennis. Don’t miss out on the Australian Open quarterfinals and enjoy all the excitement that comes with one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year.
America’s Tommy Paul faces Germany’s Alexander Zverev tonight in the Australian Open quarterfinals tonight. (Jason Heidrich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
No. 12 American tennis star Tommy Paul will play No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open this evening. The pair have faced off three times in their careers. The last time was in 2022 at Indian Wells, where Paul was victorious. Zverev has also been dealing with an injury in the weeks leading up to the tournament. Paul and Zverev will face off on the court tonight in Rod Laver Arena, starting around 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT (after Gauff vs. Badosa).
Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev match, along with the full tournament schedule, where to stream the Australian Open, how to watch matches for free and more.
How to watch the Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev match:
Date: Monday, Jan. 20
Time: Not before 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Game: Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev
Location: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
Channel: ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Streaming: ESPN+, Sling and more
When is the Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev tennis match?
American tennis player Tommy Paul plays Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals tonight. The match will start after Gauff vs. Badosa wraps up, around 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Where to watch the Paul vs. Zverev tennis match:
This evening’s Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev match will stream on ESPN+. Select coverage of tonight’s Australian Open matches will also air on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
How to watch the Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev tennis match without cable:
On top of airing on ESPN, this year’s Australian grand slam will stream live on ESPN+, so if you don’t want to pay for a pricey cable or streaming package that includes ESPN, this is a budget-friendly alternative. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, it’ll get you through the entirety of the Australian Open for as low as $23 for the first month. Sling TV’s Orange plan offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. While Sling Orange doesn’t include access to your local ABC, a TV antenna may help fill that gap for you. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the grand slam action, you can always record your games.
Hulu’s live TV tier includes access to live TV channels ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, plus ESPN+ and ad-supported Disney+, meaning you can watch the Australian Open across almost every channel airing coverage in the US, plus tune in via ESPN+ — and enjoy over 95 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV starts at $83/month after the free trial period.
Day matches start at 7 p.m. ET, with more matches rolling in at 8 p.m. ET, not before 9 p.m ET and not before 11 p.m. ET. Night sessions start at 3 a.m. ET.
Jan. 20-21:
Quarterfinals (Women and Men)
Jan. 22-23:
Women’s Semifinals
Jan. 23-24:
Men’s Semifinals
Jan. 25:
Women’s Final
Jan. 26:
Men’s Final
Who is playing in the 2025 Australian Open?
Here are the 2025 Australian Open seeds:
Men:
1. Jannik Sinner
2. Alexander Zverev
3. Carlos Alcaraz
4. Taylor Fritz
5. Daniil Medvedev
6. Casper Ruud
7. Novak Djokovic
8. Alex de Minaur
9. Andrey Rublev
10. Grigor Dimitrov
11. Stefanos Tsitsipas
12. Tommy Paul
13. Holger Rune
14. Ugo Humbert
15. Jack Draper
16. Lorenzo Musetti
17. Frances Tiafoe
18. Hubert Hurkacz
19. Karen Khachanov
20. Arthur Fils
21. Ben Shelton
22. Sebastian Korda
23. Alejandro Tabilo
24. Jiri Lehecka
25. Alexei Popyrin
26. Tomas Machac
27. Jordan Thompson
28. Sebastian Baez
29. Felix Auger-Aliassime
30. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
31. Francisco Cerundolo
32. Flavio Cobolli
Women:
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Swiatek
3. Coco Gauff
4. Jasmine Paolini
5. Qinwen Zheng
6. Elena Rybakina
7. Jessica Pegula
8. Emma Navarro
9. Daria Kasatkina
10. Danielle Collins
11. Paula Badosa
12. Diana Shnaider
13. Anna Kalinskaya
14. Mirra Andreeva
15. Beatriz Haddad Maia
16. Jelena Ostapenko
17. Marta Kostyuk
18. Donna Vekic
19. Madison Keys
20. Karolina Muchova
21. Victoria Azarenka
22. Katie Boulter
23. Magdalena Frech
24. Yulia Putintseva
25. Liudmila Samsonova
26. Ekaterina Alexandrova
27. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
28. Elina Svitolina
29. Linda Noskova
30. Leylah Fernandez
31. Maria Sakkari
32. Dayana Yastremska
Ways to watch ESPN without cable:
The Australian Open 2025 has been full of exciting matches and tonight’s quarterfinal between Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev is sure to be no exception. If you’re looking to catch all the action, here’s how you can watch the match:
Date: Tonight
Time: 7:00 PM AEDT
Matchup: Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev
Venue: Melbourne Park
TV Broadcast: Check your local listings to see if the match will be aired on a sports network in your area.
Online Streaming: You can also catch the match online through various streaming platforms such as ESPN Player, Tennis Channel, or the Australian Open website.
Social Media: Follow the Australian Open’s official social media accounts for live updates and highlights throughout the match.
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an intense and thrilling quarterfinal match between Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev. Tune in tonight to see who will advance to the next round!
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Paul* v Zverev 2-2: Paul fires in the first of what will likely be many aces in this match-up with a 214 km/h rocket for 30-15. The American is opening up the court off his forehand as he nails a winner then sets the next point on the same side and finishes it off overhead closer to the net.
Paul v Zverev* 1-2: Zverev holds easier this time off the back of errors from Paul even as the American is able to return effectively and work his way into a series of rallies.
Paul* v Zverev 1-1: Paul double faults early for 15-15 but punishes Zverev’s returns to hold comfortably.
Tommy Paul serves against Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles quarter-final at the Australian Open. Photograph: Martin Keep/AFP/Getty Images
Paul v Zverev* 0-1: A fast start for Zverev as a trio of errors from Paul take the German to 40-0. Paul tidies up his returns to climb back for deuce but Zverev’s second serve is too hot to handle as he twice attacks off a fault.
Tommy Paul started slowly at Melbourne Park with a five-setter in the opening round against Australia’s Chris O’Connell, then dropping a set against Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the following round. But the No 12 seed has found form with a pair of straight sets victories since then including a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 thumping of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the round of 16.
The players are in place on RLA with No 2 seed Alexander Zverev to serve first.
Alexander Zverev and Tommy Paul are on RLA warming up under the scorching sun after the German has been open about preferring to play at night and away from the heat.
The first men’s singles quarter-final is up next on Rod Laver Arena with Alexander Zverev (2) taking on Tommy Paul (12). The duo have faced off twice before, with Zverev taking out both clashes away from the spotlight of the grand slams. But those hard-court matches were back in 2020 and 2022 and both players have been on the rise since the first of those meetings in particular. Zverev will be out to match his semi-final appearance at Melbourne Park last year as well as in 2020, while Paul reached the last four here two years ago.
It turned into a day of firsts for Paula Badosa as the Spaniard dismantled No 3 seed Coco Gauff in their quarter-final. Badosa targeted the American’s forehand throughout and looked to get on the front foot at any opportunity, whether approaching the net or just attacking Gauff’s second serve – winning 76% of points on the latter.
Gauff was at her best when she moved towards the net but paid the price for having 25-10 unforced errors and failing to pressure Badosa’s serve often enough. Badosa had never won a set off a top-10 player at a grand slam before today, now she has won two to claim a spot in the semi-finals.
Paula Badosa (11) beats Coco Gauff (3) 7-5, 6-4
Paula Badosa is into her first grand slam semi-final after overpowering the No 3 seed Coco Gauff in straight sets. The Spaniard learns from her previous service game when she was a bit tame while serving for the match, this time firing in a pair of aces and finishing off Gauff with a winner from the return on match point.
The No 11 seed has overcome a chronic back injury to set up a semi-final against either Aryna Sabalenka (1) or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (27).
Paula Badosa celebrates claiming a semi-final spot at the 2025 Australian Open. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 4-5: Gauff holds to 30 but once again will have to break Badosa to stay alive in this quarter-final. The 20-year-old has started playing with a newfound freedom since Badosa’s double break pushed Gauff onto the ropes as she finally finds her range off the forehand.
Coco Gauff hangs on in the quarter-final against Paula Badosa at the 2025 Australian Open. Photograph: Fred Lee/Getty Images
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 3-5:Gauff breaks back to stay alive in this quarter-final. The American steps up with her Australian Open hopes on the line even as Badosa sends her running from side to side on the baseline. The American bravely puts aside the troubles with her forehand today as she pulls out a pair of winners then seals the break off the same side when forcing Badosa to hit high and wide. Now the No 3 seed needs to hold her serve.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 2-5:Double break for Badosa and the Spaniard will serve for a spot in her first grand slam semi-final. Gauff misses with a simple backhand for 0-15 but Badosa is unable to make the American pay a heavier price as she mis-times an overhead into an open court. The sun seems to be causing both players concerns at that one end of the court. Gauff pulls out a sensational forehand winner but then misses with much the same shot to hand Badosa a break point. A double fault has Gauff hanging on with Badosa to serve for the match.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 2-4: Badosa holds to 15 as the unforced errors continue to mount up for Gauff. The American has hit 21 to Badosa’s seven and is running out of time to turn this around.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 2-3:Badosa breaks again! Gauff has lifted her intensity and pummels a backhand from out wide cross-court for 40-15. But a double fault and a backhand dragged into the net brings Badosa back to deuce. The Spaniard attacks the net from there and breaks off a pair of forehand volleys.
Coco Gauff struggles with her serve against Paula Badosa at the 2025 Australian Open. Photograph: Robert Prange/Getty Images
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 2-2:Gauff breaks for the first time in the match! Badosa continues to test Gauff’s forehand and starts with a chip that the American fails to return. A mishit Gauff return lands in the corner for 15-15 as she sends a wave of apology, then very much times a backhand to take set up her first two break points of the day. A long forehand from Badosa ties the second set.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 1-2: Gauff holds for the first time in three service games but Badosa remains threatening off her returns as the Spaniard stands aggressively just inside the baseline.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 0-2: Badosa opens the door for Gauff with a double fault for 30-30 but soon closes it off a superb point from both players. The Spaniard is on the front foot looking to move towards the net and when Gauff tries to lob her is able to reach a high ball to smash a winner. Gauff nets a backhand as Badosa holds to 30.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 0-1:Badosa breaks! The Spaniard is up and running for the start of the second set and quickly has another break point after a sloppy Gauff backhand. This time the American is able to save it with a scorching serve and volley off the return for deuce. Gauff moves to advantage four times, the third coming from an ace that she quickly gives up with a double fault, before Badosa claims four more break points. The No 11 seed completes the break as Gauff gets too far under a forehand from the baseline. Badosa is on top with her return of serve as that game took 13 minutes.
Paula Badosa celebrates a break point against Coco Gauff during day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7:Paula Badosa holds to take the first set 7-5 in 50 minutes. Gauff has her chances to break back immediately while facing a second serve at 30-30, but lacks the patience as she goes for a backhand down the line straight off the return and gets too far around the shot. Gauff then sends a forehand over the baseline off a short rally and will have to fight back from a set down for the second match in a row.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-6: Badosa breaks! The No 11 seed pulls out to 0-30 but is unable to make the most of a Gauff second serve with a lacklustre return that allows the American to take control of the point. The Spaniard confidently attacks on the backhand but is hits narrowly wide for 30-30, but then gets to the net and closes the door with a string of volleys before diving to her left with a backhand that sets up break point. A powerful forehand seals the break and Badosa will serve for the opening set.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-5: Badosa holds to 15 as the Spaniard lands more of her first serves. The No 11 seed has only dropped two points off her first serve but the concern is that she has only landed 45% of them.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-4: Gauff eases to 40-0 with a pair of confident winners off each side then gives up the first point off her serve for a couple of games with a double fault. The American sends Badosa wide with her next serve then comes forward to smash the return away and hold. The Spaniard needs to find a way to test Gauff on her serve more and will now serve to stay in the set.
Gauff v Badosa* 4-4: Gauff is largely untroubled off Badosa’s serve to take the game to 30-30 before the American nets twice off the forehand. The rallies are starting to stretch out longer as both players are happy to play down the middle of the court more.
Gauff* v Badosa 4-3: Gauff starts with an ace – her second the day – then holds to love in her most comfortable service game so far. This time it’s Badosa’s turn to misfire off the forehard.
Gauff v Badosa* 3-3: Badosa holds to 30 despite her first double fault of the match as we remain on serve on RLA.
Gauff* v Badosa 3-2: Gauff fires in her first ace of the day at 0-15 then patiently waits for a pair of errors on Badosa’s forehand. The No 3 seed sends Badosa scampering back and forth across the baseline then closes out the game to 15 with a blistering forehand while on the move.
Gauff v Badosa* 2-2: Gauff set ups well behind the baseline as she comfortably returns serve the waits for unforced errors from Badosa to pull away to 0-30. Gauff nets, hits wide then long as Badosa continues to target her opponent’s forehand but the American sets up the next point when clubbing cross-court off the same side for deuce. Gauff does the same with perhaps the shot of the day so far, hitting from deep in the right corner to the far left for another deuce before Badosa finally holds.
Coco Gauff plays a forehand against Paula Badosa at the 2025 Australian Open. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Gauff* v Badosa 2-1: Badosa sets up the first break points of the match as the Spaniard peppers Gauff’s forehand. But the No 3 seed serves her way out of trouble from 15-40 to fight back to deuce, as another powerful first serve and limp return takes Gauff to advantage. Three first serves in a row sail long to keep Badosa in the game until Gauff rediscovers her radar to hold. The importance of the first serve today has quickly become apparent.
Gauff v Badosa* 1-1: Badosa starts with an ace then Gauff sends a return long at. The Spaniard quickly finishes off a pair of rallies to race through her serve to love.
Paula Badosa hits a return against Coco Gauff during their women’s singles match at the Australian Open. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images
Gauff* v Badosa 1-0: Gauff starts with a comfortable hold as the 20-year-old’s poweful serve troubles Badosa from the get go.
Coco Gauff is ready to serve first against Paula Badosa. Let the quarter-finals begin …
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is another to reach a personal best at his home grand slam, brushing aside young American Alex Michelsen in straight sets last night to set up a quarter-final showdown with Jannik Sinner.
Jack Snape was at Melbourne Park to cover the No 8 seed as he reached the last eight at the Australian Open for the first time.
Gauff and Badosa are familiar opponents, having met eight times previously with the head-to-head tied at 4-4. Badosa has show signs of returning to her best especially in a three-set win when challenged by 17th seed Marta Kostyuk in the third round. This is the first time the Spaniard has reached the last eight at Melbourne Park as she now seeks a breakthrough grand slam semi-final.
Coco Gauff dropped a set for the first time at the 2025 Australian Open during the round of 16 before eventually overrunning the returning Belinda Bencic 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. The No 3 seed can expect another tough battle today against former world No 2 and 11th seed Paula Badosa who is rapidly returning to form after her career was threatened by a chronic back injury. Both players are arriving with plenty of bounce in their step as they make their way onto RLA.
Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa are warming up away from the heat and in the caverns of Melbourne Park, but a reminder of how the third seed progressed to the last eight and within one step of a much-anticipated match-up with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
The temperature is heating up along with the action on the show courts with a high of 33C expected at Melbourne Park and sure to test the players during the day session.
The forecast for the rest of the week is a much more tennis-friendly low-to-mid 20s.
A hot and partly cloudy day, though cooler by the coast.
Isolated showers over the far eastern ranges during the afternoon and the chance of a thunderstorm.
Light winds, tending moderate south to southwesterly during the afternoon in western and central districts. pic.twitter.com/X2rtsACjSx
Hello and welcome to live coverage of day 10 at the 2025 Australian Open and the start of the women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals.
First up on centre court from 11.30am AEDT will be Coco Gauff (3) and Paula Badosa (11) meeting for a spot in the last four to take on the winner of the Aryna Sabalenka (1) or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (27) quarter-final at 7pm this evening.
In the men’s singles, Alexander Zverev (2) faces Tommy Paul (12) this afternoon to decide who will await the victor of the mouth-watering Novak Djokovic (7) and Carlos Alcaraz (3) clash later this evening.
I’ll be focused on all the shots and scores on Rod Laver Arena but do let us know if you have anything to share out of, or away from, the main events whether on email, or @martinpegan on Bluesky or X. Let’s get into it!
The Australian Open quarter-finals are heating up with some thrilling matchups and surprising upsets. In the first quarter-final, Alexander Zverev will face off against rising star Tommy Paul in what promises to be a tightly contested match. Meanwhile, in a major upset, Paula Badosa has defeated Coco Gauff to advance to the semi-finals.
Later today, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, the defending champion, will be looking to continue his dominant form and secure a spot in the semi-finals. However, Alcaraz, the young Spanish sensation, will be eager to pull off an upset and make a statement on the big stage.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the action unfolds at the Australian Open 2025. Who will come out on top and advance to the next round? Only time will tell.
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Novak Djokovic is moving on to the quarterfinals at the 2025 Australian Open, but he refused his post-match on-court interview in protest of an Australian broadcaster “mocking” him and Serbian fans on the air. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
Round 4 of the 2025 Australian Open is halfway over, and the next stop is the quarterfinals. For those who punched their ticket on Sunday, the trophy is in sight.
The number of Americans in the field has dwindled, but Coco Gauff continues to get the job done on the court. The No. 3 seed dropped her first set against Belinda Bencic, but roared back to conquer the second and third sets, winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 in two hours and 26 minutes.
At the end of the match, Gauff used her written camera message to mourn the (possibly temporary) death of the social platform TikTok in the U.S.
Tommy Paul, the No. 12 seed and the highest-ranked American man remaining in the tournament, took care of business in a big way against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, defeating him 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 87 minutes. His next match against Alexander Zverev will be just his third overall appearance in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, though he has succeeded at the Aussie Open before. His best Grand Slam result came at the 2023 Australian Open when he made it to the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed in men’s singles, caught a bit of a break in his Round 4 match when his opponent, Jack Draper, retired after two sets with a hip injury. Draper had a shot to win the first set before Alcaraz won 7-5, but his level of play dropped sharply in the second set as his “ticking time bomb” of a hip injury hampered him enough to force his retirement after one hour and 35 minutes.
No. 1 seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sailed past Mirra Andreeva, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just 62 minutes. She has yet to lose a single set in the tournament. No. 2 men’s seed Alexander Zverev had a mostly easy time against Ugo Humbert, winning 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 but dropping his first set of the competition. Also moving on to the quarterfinals are No. 11 Paula Badosa and No. 27 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who upset No. 18 Donna Vekić.
Novak Djokovic boycotts post-match interview
Novak Djokovic will face Alcaraz in the quarterfinals after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4), but true to form, Djokovic’s non-tennis behavior has again made headlines. Djokovic skipped the traditional post-win on-court interview as a protest against Channel Nine broadcaster Tony Jones, who last week garnered criticism for a TV segment in which he mocked Serbian fans and Djokovic himself.
“Welcome back to Melbourne Park, where you can see the Novak Djokovic fans, they’re in full voice. The chants are quite extraordinary,” Jones said to open the segment. He then turned to the Serbian fans, who had been chanting in a crowd behind him, and began to sing to them.
“Novak, he’s overrated. Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out. Boy, I’m glad they can’t hear me,” Jones said.
Djokovic spoke to the crowd after his Round 4 win without the aid of a microphone, and when interviewer Jim Courier tried to hand him the microphone, Djokovic refused it.
“Couple days ago the famous sports journalist, who works for official broadcaster Channel Nine here in Australia, made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,” Djokovic told the crowd via the Guardian. “And since then, he chose not to issue any public apology. Neither did Channel Nine. So since they’re official broadcasters, I chose not to give interviews for Channel Nine.”
The Australian Open Day 8 was filled with thrilling matches and standout performances as young stars Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals. Gauff, the 17-year-old American sensation, continued her impressive run with a dominant victory over Anett Kontaveit. On the men’s side, 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz showcased his talent with a hard-fought win against world No. 11 Denis Shapovalov.
However, the biggest headline of the day came from world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who sparked controversy by boycotting his post-win interview following his victory over Jenson Brooksby. Djokovic’s decision to skip the interview raised eyebrows and led to speculation about his reasons for doing so.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Gauff, Alcaraz, and Djokovic as they aim to make a deep run in the Australian Open. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Grand Slam event.
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The draw for the Copa del Rey quarterfinals took place at 7am ET on Monday (January 20), with Real Madrid and Barcelona learning their opponents as they continue their push to win multiple trophies in 2024/25.
Who will Real Madrid and Barcelona play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals?
Real Madrid will make the short trip to fellow LaLiga club Leganés and will be firm favourites to progress to the quarterfinals.
Barcelona also have an away tie and will take on Valencia at Mestalla.
Full 2024/25 Copa del Rey quarterfinal draw
Valencia vs Barcelona
Leganés vs Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid vs Getafe
Real Sociedad vs Osasuna
2024/25 Copa del Rey schedule
The single-leg quarterfinal ties will be played in two weeks’ time on February 4, 5 and 6.
That means Real Madrid and Barcelona will play in midweek for a fifth midweek in a row, with the league phase of the Champions League concluding with Gameweeks 7 and 8 on January 21-22 and January 28-29.
The format of the Copa del Rey changes to two legs for the semifinals, which take place on February 26 and April 2.
The 2024/25 Copa del Rey final will be played at La Cartuja in Seville on April 26.
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The Copa del Rey quarterfinals are set to kick off this week with some exciting match-ups on the cards. Here are the fixtures for the quarterfinals and when they are scheduled to be played:
1. Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis – Wednesday, February 2nd at 9:00 PM
2. Sevilla vs Real Sociedad – Thursday, February 3rd at 9:00 PM
3. Barcelona vs Alaves – Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM
4. Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano – Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 PM
Football fans can expect some thrilling games as the teams battle it out for a spot in the semifinals of the prestigious Copa del Rey competition. Don’t miss out on the action and tune in to catch all the excitement!
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Potential opponents for Real Madrid in Copa del Rey quarter-finals: Who could they face?
Real Madrid will find out who they will face in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey during a draw set to be held later today at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas.
The draw will take place at 13:00 (Spanish time) and will reveal the matchups for the eight remaining teams in the competition, including the Merengues.
Who can Real Madrid face in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals?
The rules of the competition dictate that in this round, teams from lower divisions are drawn against teams from higher divisions.
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo in the Round of 16. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
However, with all eight remaining teams being from La Liga, the draw will be entirely random. The first team drawn will play the match at home.
Thus, Real Madrid could face any of the seven potential opponents, either at home or away.
These are Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Getafe, Leganes, Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Osasuna.
When will the quarter-final ties be played?
The one-legged quarter-final ties are scheduled to be played between 4th and 6th February – the same week as Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Thus, if Los Blancos are drawn against their local rivals in the Copa del Rey as well, it would become a derby double-header week for them.
A pairing against Barcelona, who have hammered them twice already this season, would also mean two huge fixtures in a matter of days, with maximum pressure.
Real Madrid have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after a dominant performance in the previous rounds. As the draw for the next stage approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating who Los Blancos could potentially face in the next round.
Here are some potential opponents for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals:
1. Barcelona: The eternal rivals of Real Madrid, Barcelona would undoubtedly be a tough opponent for the reigning champions. A Clasico matchup in the quarter-finals would be a thrilling encounter for fans around the world.
2. Sevilla: Another strong contender in the Copa del Rey, Sevilla have been in impressive form this season and could pose a significant challenge for Real Madrid. A matchup against the Andalusian side would be a test of Real Madrid’s title credentials.
3. Athletic Bilbao: Known for their passionate fan base and strong tradition in the Copa del Rey, Athletic Bilbao could be a tricky opponent for Real Madrid. Their high-intensity style of play could cause problems for Zinedine Zidane’s side.
4. Valencia: A former powerhouse in Spanish football, Valencia have struggled in recent years but still possess the quality to trouble top teams. Real Madrid would need to be wary of Valencia’s attacking prowess in a potential quarter-final matchup.
5. Real Sociedad: The Basque side have been impressive in recent seasons and could provide a stern test for Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Real Sociedad’s attacking style of play could make for an exciting matchup against the reigning champions.
As the draw for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals takes place, Real Madrid fans will be eagerly awaiting to see who their team will face next. With several strong potential opponents in the mix, the quarter-finals promise to be an exciting stage of the competition.
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