Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth time as the Greek saw off rising Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-6(2) 6-4 on Tuesday.
Register for free to Reuters and know the full story His big chance came when Tsistipas double-faulted to go 0-40 down at 3-3 in the third set, but he was unable to convert any of them and after that the writing was on the wall. Tsitsipas was forced to save three successive break points at 3-3 in the third set as Lehecka threatened to extend the Rod Laver Arena clash.
Stefanos Tsitsipas prevailed in straight sets against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday at Melbourne Park, although the one-sided quarter-final scoreline disguised a ...
Just like fourth seed and nine-time [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) champion [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview), the Greek can leapfrog [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-alcaraz/a0e2/overview) into top spot by lifting the trophy at the opening Grand Slam of the year. [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview). 39 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings as a result of his Melbourne exploits. “I know the [second-set] tie-break became a very crucial tie-break [for] who was going to get back into the match. “So that was a task in which I had to really put my heart out there and give it my best. Tsitsipas saved all eight break points he faced in the two-hour, 17-minute encounter with Lehecka, frequently producing precise and powerful serves to escape tricky situations. He defeated 21st seed “It felt different this time from any other match [this week], but the most important thing is that at the end I found a solution,” said Tsitsipas after moving within two victories of his maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne. 1](/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-alcaraz-australian-open-2023-world-no-1-scenarios) The win keeps alive Tsitsipas’ hopes of reaching No. “I think Jiri had a very good tournament. The 21-year-old Lehecka showed few signs of nerves on his
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS maintained his unbeaten record in grand slam quarter-finals with victory over Jiri Lehecka to reach the last four at the Australian Open.
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“Let’s put tennis to the side because there are a lot more important things in life. I would like to do that,” Tsitsipas said. It is not too tropical, not too humid and I very much feel like home. For me the Australian Open is always going to be my home Grand Slam. “I like a lot of things in Australia, you know. I like of Aussie things, you know.
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"The ball kid, in my eyes, was pretty far away from me. I was not aiming for the ball kid obviously. "Linespeople are gone … You have to be careful. "You cannot do that. "Tsitsipas just got really lucky.
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But he saved them all to hold, pumping the air in celebration. “But there are still people on the court and if you hit them, you are disqualified. He swings in anger and it nearly hits the ballkid and if he does, you are shaking hands, losing this match. “Lines people are gone. You cannot do that, that was dangerous. As the ball bounced off the back wall, Tsitsipas smacked it straight back at the wall just as a ballkid was about to go and retrieve it.
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The 18th seed moved past [Sebastian Korda](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/sebastian-korda/k0ah/overview) earlier on Tuesday after the American was forced retire due to a wrist injury. I'm very happy to be performing. I'm very happy to be out on the court. When I'm out on the court, I don't really think of negatives, to be honest. The Greek has earned straight-sets victories in four of his five matches, while he showed fighting spirit to come through his only major test against [Jannik Sinner](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jannik-sinner/s0ag/overview) in the fourth round. Tsitsipas is playing for a double prize at the hard-court major.
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I'm very happy to be performing. "I'm very happy to be out on the court. I'm very happy to hit some good shots. When I'm out on the court, I don't really think of negatives, to be honest. "I'm feeling great with my tennis. "Australia is such a great country," Tsitsipas said.
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“It is fun, it is interesting to see how the narrative surrounding me continues, narrative that is different compared to other players that have been going through similar situation. A rollercoaster is easier,” said the exhausted Russian after the 3hrs 37mins epic. “Let’s put tennis to the side because there are a lot more important things in life. And of his hamstring added: “Tonight I didn’t feel any pain. Pegula has been on an upward trajectory and has risen to World No. “This is vintage Azarenka,” Nine commentator Jelena Dokic said. For me the Australian Open is always going to be my home Grand Slam. I would like to do that,” Tsitsipas said. It is not too tropical, not too humid and I very much feel like home. “I like a lot of things in Australia, you know. The people are very welcoming. Ledecka had entered the tournament ranked No.