SportTennisIga Swiatek also aims to reach the final when she takes on Madison Keys in the second semi-final
Did the ball bounce twice? Controversy in Swiatek & Navarro match-up
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Iga Swiatek looks to reach the Australian Open final for the first time as she faces Madison Keys at the Rod Lever Arena in the women’s singles semi-finals this morning.
The Pole’s only appearance at stage of the tournament came in 2022 when she was beaten by Danielle Collins in straight sets. But, Swiatek is in fine form having beaten all of her opponents over two sets in this campaign including Emma Raducanu in the third round and Emma Navarro in the quarter-finals despite some controversy over a double bounce point.
Her opponent, Keys, also last reached the semi-finals in 2022 but was beaten by Ashleigh Barty who went on to win the tournament. Keys’s previous two outing saw her battle past Elena Rybakina in the fourth round then Elina Svitolina in the quarters. The American has had a tougher run but is a wiley competitior and should give Swiatek some trouble.
Before the duo take to court, reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka faces Paula Badosa in the first semi-final of the day.
Follow the latest updates from the Australian Open semi-finals in our live blog below:
Novak Djokovic on injury picked up versus Carlos Alcaraz:“Since I am still in the tournament, I don’t want to reveal too much. The medication started to kick in.
“They helped, no doubt. I had to take another dose. If I’d lost that second set, I don’t know if I’d have continued playing.
“I felt better and better and managed to play a great couple of games at the end of the second set.
“Then I saw that Carlos was hesitant a little bit at the back of the court and I took my chances, started to feel better and move better.
“It didn’t bother me or create any hindrance towards the end of the match. When the medication starts to release, I’ll see what the reality is tomorrow morning.
“Right now I am just trying to be in the moment and enjoy this victory.”
Mike Jones23 January 2025 07:55
Alexander Zverev is through to the Australian Open finals for the second year in a row after riding his luck to beat American Tommy Paul.
Paul served for the first and second sets but Zverev broke back and then played excellent tiebreaks, eventually winning 7-6 (1) 7-6 (0) 2-6 6-1.
“I should have been down two sets to love,” Zverev said. “He played better than me, I was not playing great and I thought he was.
“I won the first set somehow, won the second set somehow. The fourth set was definitely the best I’ve played and I’m obviously extremely happy to be back in the semi-finals.”
Zverev will play Novak Djokovic in the last four.
Mike JonesAlexander Zverev through to Australian Open semi-finals23 January 2025 07:50
Where can I watch the Australian Open?In the UK, the Australian Open will be broadcast live on Eurosport. Subscribers can also stream the action online on the Eurosport website or with the discovery+ app.
The tournament takes place every day from midnight UK time each day on the outside courts and 1am on the show courts, while night sessions will start at 8am.
Mike Jones23 January 2025 07:46
Aryna Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with good friend Paula BadosaAryna Sabalenka will face close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after battling to victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
The two-time defending champion’s 18-match winning run at Melbourne Park looked in serious danger when she lost the second set on a windy Rod Laver Arena.
Mike Jones23 January 2025 07:42
Dominant Iga Swiatek cruises into Australian Open semi-finalsIga Swiatek continued her romp through the Australian Open draw with a quarter-final victory over Emma Navarro.
The Pole’s 6-1 6-2 win means she has dropped just 14 games so far in five matches – a feat bettered under the current format by only Maria Sharapova, Monica Seles and Steffi Graf.
But there was controversy after umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore did not spot a double bounce at a crucial moment in the fifth game of the second set.
Mike Jones23 January 2025 07:37
Good morning!Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Australian Open action.
The women’s semi-finals dominate proceedings this morning as Aryna Sabalenka seeks to reach consecutive finals in her quest to defend her title. She faces Spain’s Paula Badosa in the first of the semi-final matches and will be on court from 8.30am GMT.
Afterwards, there’s a blockbuster clash between Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys with both players aiming to reach the final for the very first time.
Follow for all the build-up and action from the Australian Open semi-finals.
Mike Jones23 January 2025 07:33
