: Aus Open: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka cruise to quarters; Holger Rune, Caroline Garcia exit #IndiaNEWS Novak Djokovic surged into the Australian Open quarter-finals with his “best match of this

Aus Open: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka cruise to quarters; Holger Rune, Caroline Garcia exit #IndiaNEWS
Novak Djokovic surged into the Australian Open quarter-finals with his “best match of this year??? on Monday, while Aryna Sabalenka was an equally ruthless winner.After a series of shocks at Melbourne Park, normal order was more or less restored on day eight, except for fourth seed Caroline Garcia bowing out under the weight of expectation.Djokovic demolished Alex de Minaur for the loss of just five games to sweep into the last eight and step up his bid for a 10th Melbourne crown, and record-tying 22nd major title in all.He will meet fifth seed Andrey Rublev for a semi-final berth after the Russian toppled Danish teenager Holger Rune in a thrilling five-set clash also at Rod Laver Arena.The Serb’s 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 triumph over 22nd-seeded home hope De Minaur was an ominous statement of intent. Significantly, his troublesome left hamstring appeared much improved.Asked afterwards how he had been so emphatic, Djokovic told the crowd: “Because I wanted to.“I cannot say I’m sorry you did not watch a longer match. I really wanted to win in straight sets.???The 35-year-old called it his “best match of this year so far??? and of his hamstring said: “I did not feel anything today, so today was great.???Rublev admitted he was “lucky??? after saving two match...Read more

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