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Novak Djokovic was dialled-in and fired up as he delivered a devastating quarter-final display Wednesday to breeze past Andrey Rublev at the Australian ...

The Serbian is unbeaten at the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) from the semi-finals onwards, having lifted the title on all nine occasions when he has reached the last four. [Tommy Paul](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/tommy-paul/pl56/overview), a 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 winner in an all-American clash with [Ben Shelton](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ben-shelton/s0s1/overview), in the Melbourne semi-finals as he bids to equal [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview)’s record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. His past two performances appear to have quashed any doubts surrounding the 35-year-old’s left hamstring issue, which hampered him in his first three matches at Melbourne Park, as he chases a record-extending 10th [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title. 5 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday as a result of his Melbourne run. The 92-time tour-level titlist finished the match having won 80 per cent (45/56) of points behind his first serve. He reeled off five straight games from 1-1 to take the opening set and then seven straight games from 1-2 in the second, never allowing Rublev to settle on serve. I'm playing very solid from the back of the court and really love playing in these conditions on this court... I've got tonnes of respect for him, one of the biggest forehands, one of the the quickest players on the Tour. "Overall I think that the scoreline in the first two sets doesn't speak the truth or the reality of the match,” said Djokovic in his on-court interview. So that's what makes me the most pleased tonight." 6 Rublev, but he took command early and barely looked back in the pair’s maiden Grand Slam meeting. Djokovic was taking on the highest-ranked opponent of his Melbourne campaign so far in World No.

Novak Djokovic delivered another masterclass at the Australian Open on Wednesday to thump fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4 and reach the semi-finals at ...

"I have to be ready for the match mentally and not approach it differently. But it makes a huge difference, as you have to pick and choose your shots and open up the court. Andrey's a great opponent, he has one of the biggest forehands.

Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass Wednesday to race into the Australian Open semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title with a ...

"Andrey is a great opponent, great player. In contrast to Djokovic's outstanding record in Melbourne, Rublev -- who was taken to five sets by Holger Rune in the fourth round -- came into the clash with a 0-6 record in Grand Slam quarter-finals. "Some really close games that we had," he added.

Novak Djokovic remains on track for a 10th Australian Open after he beat Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Rod Laver Arena.

But he couldn’t find the break he needed to get back into the match as Djokovic served out in style, landing an ace on his way to a love hold. Things didn’t get any easier for Rublev in the third as he was immediately broken in the opening game, saving two break points but succumbing on the third with an unforced error. Rublev pushed again but was unable to convert a break point and Djokovic eventually edged a seven-minute game to serve out the second set. The 35-year-old was then made to save break point as Rublev finished the first set with a fight, but the Russian eventually succumbed as he went down 6-1 in 39 minutes. Australian Open After pushing Rublev to break point in his opening service game, Djokovic found the first break of the match in the second as some ferocious returning took the game to deuce before an unforced error and double fault from the Russian made it 3-1.

Andrey Rublev said on Wednesday that he was a better player than before even as he lost a Grand Slam quarter-final for an agonising seventh time.

"We'll see. "Like always I will try to take experience, lessons. We can build a great two weeks of practice before I will start indoor season.

Novak Djokovic equalled the record of former coach Andre Agassi with a 26th consecutive victory at the Australian Open to reach the semi-finals; Djokovic, ...

Cranking up the pressure on the Shelton serve, Paul got the decisive early break, though he could have gone up a double break at one point. "I'm pumped to be here and excited to play in the next round. He joins John Isner and Frances Tiafoe as the only active American men to have reached the last four of a major. Doing well in a Grand Slam is everyone's dream." The latest success is his 26th consecutive victory at the Australian Open, equalling the record of former coach Andre Agassi. Overall I think the scoreline in the first two sets doesn't speak the truth of the match.

Andrey Rublev is the sixth best tennis player in the world. He is hard-working and sincere, and with those qualities he has built a great career for himself ...

For all of his positive qualities, compared with the best players in the world the Russian is one dimensional. He served extremely well, he dominated the baseline with his forehand and slipped to the net to play a few handsome volleys. At 25, he is moving into his physical peak, and should feature at the top of the sport for years to come. The most interesting aspect of those early stages was how Djokovic pursued a line of attack that most players try to avoid against Rublev: he constantly sought out Rublev’s forehand during their exchanges and methodically broke down the Russian’s famous strength. This is Djokovic’s 10th foray to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. He is hard-working and sincere, and with those qualities has built a great career at the top of his profession.

Djokovic has not been beaten at Melbourne Park since 2018 - part of a 39-match winning run in Australia - and has now matched the sequence of victories of ...

I probably have a better chance of winning if it's Rublev, but to play Novak here in Australia would be awesome.' It wasn't the prettiest match ever today but it was how I needed to play the match. Overall I think the scoreline in the first two sets doesn't speak the truth of the match. I think it's even cooler if I do play (Djokovic). I had to just put in as many returns as I could. I love playing in these conditions, on this court.

Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass Wednesday to race into the Australian Open semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title with a ...

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