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Jan 2025
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Aus Open Day 9 - Heat takes its toll; Al...

David Law, Catherine Whitaker, Matt Roberts
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On a scorching day in Melbourne, the quarter-final line-ups were complete. Catherine, David and Matt wrapped it all up at the end of the night. 

Part one - Men’s Results. Sinner struggles with illness in brutal heat, De Minaur reaches his first Australian Open quarter-final, Monfils’ magic finally runs out, how the compromised matches got us thinking about the best of three vs best of five debate again. 

Part two (from 33m21s) - Women’s Results. Swiatek continues her march through the draw and faces marathon woman Navarro next. An emotional win for Svitolina sets up last eight clash with Keys. 

Part three (from 49m57s). Day 10 Order of Play and Alcaraz vs Djokovic HYPE! 


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