Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory over Hubert Hurkacz Photo: Getty Images/Andy Cheung
Daniil Medvedev made it to the third semi-final of the Australian Open final with a five-set win over Hubert Hurkacz.
Ninth-seeded Hurkacz, who was hoping to reach the last four at a Grand Slam for only the second time, fought back twice from a set down, but Medvedev came out on top with with a score of 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after 3 hours 59 minutes.
Dayana Yastremska is two wins away from emulating Emma Raducanu after defeating Linda Noskova and reaching the women's semifinals. Raducanu is the only qualifier to ever win a Grand Slam title, but Yastremska increased her tally of victories in Melbourne to eight with a 6-3, 6-4 score.
What is the order of play on Wednesday?
(All times GMT)
Rod Laver Arena
From 12:00: Linda Noskova (Czech Republic) – Dayana Yastremska (Ukr) , (9) Hubert Hurkacz (Poland) v (3) Daniil Medvedev (Russia), Anna Kalinskaya (Russia) v (12) Qingwen Zheng (China), (6) Alexander Zverev (Germany) v (2) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) ).
Margaret Court Arena
From 1am: Yannick Hanfmann (Germany) & Dominik Köpfer (GER) v (7) Hugo Nies (Mon) & Jan Zielinski (Poland), (5) Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) & Laura Siegemund (Germany) vs. (3) Storm Hunter (Australia) & Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic), Olivia Gadetzky (Australia) & Mark Polmans (Australia) vs. (2) Desiree Krawczyk (USA) & Neil Skupski (Great Britain).
Court 3
From 12:00:(6) Maximo Gonzalez (Arg) & Andres Molteni (Arg) vs (2) Rohan Bopanna (India) & Matthew Ebden (Australia), (9) Demi Schoors (Ned) & Louise Stephanie (Bra) vs. (2) Su-Wei Hsieh (Tpe) & Elise Mertens (Belgium), Simone Bolelli (Ita) & Andrea Vavassori (Ita) v (8) Kevin Kravitz (Germany) & Tim Puetz (Germany), Jamie Furlis (Australia) & Andrew Harris (Australia) v (3) Su-Wei Hsieh (Tpe) & Jan Zielinski (Poland)
When will the Australian Open final take place?
The women's final will take place on Saturday 27 January at 8:30am UK time. The men's final will take place the following day: 28 January at 8:30am UK time.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport has the rights to broadcast matches live from Melbourne and will show 260 hours of tennis. Watch on Discovery+, Entertainment & The Sports Pass costs £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
Nick Kyrgios is part of Eurosport's English-language commentary team this year and is one of the highlights of the live camera feed from the commentary booth. . Kyrgios is joined in Australia by presenters John McEnroe, Barbara Schett and Laura Robson, and from the London studio by new presenter Rachel Stringer.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the US
ESPN has the rights to broadcast the tournament.
Who are the defending champions?
Novak Djokovic won a record-breaking men's singles title last year. – extended for the 10th time after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Aryna Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam women's singles title by defeating Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Last chances to win the men's title
- Novak Djokovic Evens
- Carlos Alcaraz 5/2
- Jannik Sinner 9/2
- Daniil Medvedev 10/1
- Alexander Zverev 50/1
Win women's title
- Arina Sabalenka 5/6
- Coco Gauff 23/10
- Qingwen Zheng 15/2
- Dayana Yastremskaya 30/1
< li>Anna Kalinskaya 33/1
Which British players are participating?
In the men's draw, Andy Murray and Dan Evans lost in the first round, while Jack Draper was knocked out in the second round. Cameron Norrie was the last man standing before losing to Alexander Zverev in a fifth-set tiebreaker in the fourth round.
Among the women, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter advanced to the second round but lost. to reach the third round. Jodie Burrage was knocked out in the first round.
When did the Australian Open start?
The tournament started on Sunday, January 14. It was the first Sunday start in the history of the tournament.
What is the prize money for the Australian Open?
The total prize money for this year's Australian Open is up a record 13 percent from 2023: 46.3 million pounds sterling will be divided between the participants, with each winner taking home 1.68 million pounds sterling.
“We have increased the prize fund. in every round of the Australian Open, with the biggest increases in qualifying and the opening rounds of singles and doubles,” Tiley said. “We want to ensure that Australia remains the launch pad for the global tennis season and that players and their teams have everything they need to help them perform at their best and continue to enjoy a happy tournament.”
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