Australian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final Highlights: Novak Djokovic Downs Tommy Paul, Sets Up Final Showdown With Stefanos Tsitsipas
Australian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final Highlights:Nine-time champion Novak Djokovic defeated Tommy Paul in the men's singles semi-final match of the Australian Open 2023 on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena
Australian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final Highlights:Â Nine-time champion Novak Djokovic defeated Tommy Paul in the men's singles semi-final match of the Australian Open 2023 on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian brutally thrashed Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 in the semi-final match that lasted for 2 hours and 20 minutes and stormed into the finals of the tournament. Djokovic will now square against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday and will look to clinch his 10th Australian Open title.Â
Here are the Highlights of 2023 Australian Open, Men's Singles Semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul, straight from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne:
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Australia Open Live: Djokovic defeats Paul
Nine-time champion Novak Djokovic defeats Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 in the men's singles semi-final match, to storm into the finals of the Australian Open 2023. Djokovic will now square off against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the summit clash on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic bounces back in the sixth game and claims 40-0 win over Tommy Paul. He now leads 5-1 and is just one game away from winning the third set.
Despite trailing 4-0, Tommy Paul shows a great effort and bounces back in the fifth game 40-30 against Nivak Djokovic. He now trails 1-4 in the third set.
Novak Djokovic puts up a brilliant show and holds the serve the seventh game to claim 40-30 win over Tommy Paul. With this win, Djokovic has also clinched the second set 6-1.
After trailing in the first five games, Tommy Paul puts up a goof fight and registers a 40-30 win in the sixth game. He now trails 1-5 in the second set.
Australia Open Live: Djokovic breaks Paul again, makes it 4-0
Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul gets engaged in a thrilling battle in the fourth game. However, the Serbian had the last laugh with 40-30 win and takes 4-0 lead in the second set.
After a thrilling encounter in the third game, Novak Djokovic finally claims win and takes 3-0 lead in the second set. He is eyeing a victory to storm into the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Despite a commendable fight from Tommy Paul, it is Novak Djokovic who wins the first set 7-5. Djokovic successfully breaks Paul in the 12th game 30-40, to claim the first set.
What a rally!!! Tommy Paul prevails after 30 shots. He breaks Novak Djokovic again and will now serve to stay in the game. He trails by 4-5 in the first set.
Both Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul are out on the court as the men's singles semi-final match of the Australian Open is about is about to get underway.
Live action is only minutes away! Tommy Paul faces the Novak Djokovic juggernaut. Can the American win even a single set? We'll have to wait and find out.
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Australian Open LIVE: Tsitsipas on meeting Djokovic or Paul in the final!
Stefanos Tsitsipas on the player he would like to face in the final: "We have a player who has played nine finals here and a player from my generation. I played a lot with Tommy [Paul] in the juniors so it is beautiful to see him come from behind and be able to play those semis in Grand Slam events. It brings back memories for sure."
Australian Open LIVE: Tsitsipas qualifies for final
The result of the first men's single semi-final is out, with Stefanos Tsitsipas beating Karent Khachanov 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 to book a spot in the final. The winner of the Djokovic vs Paul match will face Tsitsipas in the title-decider.
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Australian Open LIVE: Djokovic's father to miss semi-final
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