Tsitsipas in dreamland after reaching Australian Open final at fourth attempt

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS WON an Australian Open semi-final on his fourth attempt on Friday, battling into the decider at Melbourne Park with a gritty victory over Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov.

“So I’m happy with the fight I put out there today. I feel blessed, blessed that I’m able to play tennis at this level. I’ve been wanting for many years now to put Greek tennis on the map.Tsitsipas has thrived in Melbourne throughout his career after bursting on the scene at the 2019 event as a 20-year-old when he dethroned defending champion Roger Federer in the last 16.

Tsitsipas came into the Khachanov clash brimming with confidence, further fuelled by enjoying a 5-0 record over the Russian. The Greek star, though, was unrelenting on the forehand and forced another break for a 5-3 lead, only for Khachanov to again roar back.Nations Analysis Get Murray Kinsella’s exclusive analysis of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign this springKhachanov repelled three break points early in a second set which went with serve until Tsitsipas earned another two after a 22-shot rally at 4-4, and this time he made no mistake.

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