Australian Open 2023 – Day 7 Recap

Week one of many Australian Open is full. The quarterfinal lineups from the highest half of the draw are set, with Korda, Khachanov, Lehecka and Tsitsipas all progressing on Sunday.

The match of the day was between Tstitipas and Sinner, which went 5 units earlier than the Greek prevailed 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 in 4 hours.

You possibly can see the complete outcomes from day seven beneath:

Day 7 Australian Open 2023 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Stefanos Tsitsipas
Jannik Sinner
6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3

Jiri Lehecka
Felix Auger-Aliassime
4-6, 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-6(3)

Sebastian Korda
Hubert Hurkacz
3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(7)

Karen Khachanov
Yoshihito Nishioka
6-0, 6-0, 7-6(4)

Korda Halts Hurkacz

Seb Korda backed up his win towards Daniil Medvedev with a five-set victory over tenth seed Hubert Hurkacz.

It wasn’t the prettiest encounter, with each males spurning possibilities, however Korda prevailed within the fifth set tiebreak to win by way of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(10-7).

Hurkacz will rue his two break factors alternatives at 5-5 within the fifth set, however Korda saved them impressively.

Khachanov Annihilates Nishioka

Probably the most easy victory of the day went to Karen Khachanov as he received the primary 14 video games of his encounter with Yoshihito Nishioka en path to a 6-0, 6-0, 7-6(4).

The Japanese hadn’t dropped a set on his technique to the fourth spherical, however he had no solutions to Khachanov, who dominated proceedings as uncharacteristic errors flew from the Nishioka racket.

To his credit score, Nishioka raised his degree within the third set, and his speedy courtroom protection, mixed with lowering his errors, made it shut, however Khachanov sealed it within the tiebreak.

First two units I didn’t know what was happening, nevertheless it’s by no means simple when you’re going with the rating too simple. You’re feeling it. Then at one level Yoshi tried to show it round, he pumped the gang and it’s regular. I attempted to remain focussed all of the match from the start till the top. Nevertheless it’s not simple to win with this rating, three units, so the third set it was a extremely robust one and I’m enjoying effectively, so I’m actually blissful to undergo. Khachanov on his 4th spherical victory

Lehecka Foils Auger Aliassime

Jiri Lehecka has been the shock bundle of the Australian Open, and he continued his run by upsetting Felix Auger Aliassime 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-6(3).

The Czech misplaced within the first spherical in any respect 4 Grand Slams final season, however he’s now within the final eight and regarded extremely spectacular, outhitting Aliassime from the baseline and remaining calm regardless of dropping the primary set.

Actually, it feels wonderful. It’s robust for me to seek out some phrases as a result of what we’ve been by way of final 12 months and now coming again to Australia. I misplaced within the first spherical final 12 months, so in fact if someone had informed me earlier than the match that I might play like this, then I wouldn’t imagine them, however I’m tremendous blissful that I’m by way of and I’m excited. After all, all the fellows I’ve overwhelmed over right here, all of them are unbelievable gamers and I should have performed my greatest tennis. I needed to present all of the playing cards I’ve to beat them. Coric within the first spherical, Eubanks within the second spherical and Norrie, now Felix. It sounds loopy, nevertheless it’s true, and I’m very blissful and so excited to proceed the journey. Jiri Lehecka on his win over Auger-Aliassime

Tsitsipas Tames Sinner

Stefanos Tstisipas made his fourth straight quarterfinal in Melbourne with a 5 units victory, prevailing 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 within the first night time match on Rod Laver Enviornment.

The Greek was dominant within the first two units, changing all his break factors and staying rock strong behind his serve.

Nonetheless, within the third and fourth units, Sinner discovered his groove, cranking up his forehand speeds to dominate from the baseline, which pushed Tsitispas deep into the courtroom.

The Italian additionally used the drop shot to good impact as soon as he knew Tsitsipas was too far again to trace it down.

Tsitsipas, who lacked the variability to throw off Sinners booming groundstrokes, tried to combat hearth with hearth, nevertheless it didn’t work as Sinner levelled at two units all.

Into the fifth, Tsitsipas began to serve higher, whereas Sinner made a couple of extra errors in crucial moments.

Though Sinner managed to avoid wasting three break factors in sport 4, he couldn’t dig himself out of the identical gap in sport six as Tsitsipas broke and confidently held his subsequent two service video games.

It was an extended match, guys, I really feel like I spent a whole century on this courtroom enjoying tennis. It felt so lengthy. What an ideal night time… I’m actually excited to be sharing moments like this on the courtroom, particularly in Australia. I’m making an attempt to do my greatest out right here, it’s not simple. I had an unbelievable opponent on the opposite aspect of the courtroom at the moment, enjoying unbelievable tennis within the third and fourth units. Tsitsipas on his victory over Sinner