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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
The 21-year-old committed a string of unforced errors but still proved too strong for the sixth-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Top seed and six-time champion Djokovic will meet Frenchman Lucas Pouille, a maiden Grand Slam semifinalist, on Friday for a place in Sunday's final.
Top seed Simona Halep staved off a spirited challenge from American youngster Sofia Kenin to prevail 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4 and set up a showdown with former world No. 1 Venus Williams.
In a match pitting the oldest and youngest players left in the men's draw, the 20-year-old Tsitsipas overhauled defending champion Federer 6-7(11), 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-6(5).
Bidding for an 18th Grand Slam title, second seed Nadal booked his 11th quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and will meet unseeded American sensation Frances Tiafoe.
The 22-year-old, roared on by a raucous home crowd that included Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and men's great Rod Laver, converted her fourth match point with an ace to seal the victory in two hours and 22 minutes.
With a victory that triggered a chorus of singing from Greek fans in the terraces, Tsitsipas became the youngest semi-finalist at Melbourne Park since American Andy Roddick, also 20, at the 2003 tournament.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion broke Tiafoe's first service game in each set and with a second break in the third set wrapped up the victory in an hour and 47 minutes.
The 25-year-old Collins had not won a match in her previous five Grand Slam appearances but has now made it to the last four in her first main draw showing at Melbourne Park.
The year's opening Grand Slam will for the first time feature an extended tie-break in the final set when the score reaches 6-6. To win the decisive tie-break, a player will need to be the first to 10 with an advantage of at least two points.
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