The 24-year-old Greek made it into the semi-finals in Melbourne for the fourth time with a commanding 6:3, 7:6 (7:2), 6:4 against the surprise Czech quarter-finalist Jiri Lehecka. The fourth in the world rankings plays against Karen Khachanov for the final ticket.
The Russian had previously benefited from a task by US hopeful Sebastian Korda. At the score of 6-7 (5-7), 3-6, 0-3, Korda was unable to continue due to wrist problems and missed his first place in the last four of a Grand Slam. (NEWS: Everything about tennis)
“It got worse during the match. I hit a forehand return early in the second set and then at times it was hard to hold the racquet,” Korda said. “I have to go to the doctor now and see what it is.” Despite the disappointing ending, he takes a lot Positive from Melbourne with. (SERVICE: Australian Open Men Schedule)
At times, Tsitsipas had trouble with Lehecka, who had not yet won a match in a Grand Slam tournament before the tournament. But the more experienced player at the top level prevailed and can now reach his second major final after the French Open 2021. At that time he lost in five sets against Djokovic. (the ATP world rankings)
