Rublev wins against De Minaur and Krejcikova wins against Andreeva at the Australian Open, according to live updates.

“Firstly, I would like to commend Alex on a great match,” he begins. Although he had expressed his hope for an exciting match for the audience just two days ago, he now regrets it. When he was down 1-2 and was broken back in the fourth set, he told himself that he would give his all even if it meant dying on the court. This gave him a surge of energy and he started to play better. He acknowledges that playing against Alex is always challenging, as he is one of the fastest players with impressive footwork. Despite feeling some physical discomfort after playing for four hours with long rallies, he pushed himself to not dwell on it and give his best. He reminded himself to stay strong and not give up, describing the experience in his head during matches like this as a rollercoaster of emotions. He is a kind man and I am rooting for him to finally have a breakthrough. When asked about facing Sinner, he laughs and jokes that he might be in trouble, but he will give his best and see how it goes.

On the other hand, De Minaur put on a great performance, giving his all. Although the final-set score of 6-0 may be painful, he has shown significant improvement and is not done yet. However, he was ultimately defeated by a superior player with better skills and a better game. I do not think Rublev will be able to defeat Sinner, but if he can maintain the level he showed towards the end of the match and in some parts of the first set, he may have a chance. Let’s listen to what he has to say…

Rublev quickly gains a 30-15 lead, but then hits a forehand into the net. Suddenly, he unleashes a powerful backhand cross-court shot that De Minaur, who may have been able to return it a couple of hours ago, cannot reach after four long hours. This gives Rublev a match point, but he is unable to convert it as De Minaur makes an impressive get with a forehand at the net. Rublev is now grunting loudly, but De Minaur still manages to take advantage with a big forehand and follows it up with an ace. He has played exceptionally well tonight. Rublev, facing another disadvantage, responds with yet another first serve-forehand combination that Kyrgios calls “absurd.” If this turns out to be the last game of the match, it is of fitting quality and intensity. However, as I am typing this, De Minaur hits a shot with decent depth that forces Rublev to hit the net. But he quickly bounces back with a strong second serve and a big forehand to bring the game back to deuce. Kyrgios reflects that this may be the highest-quality match he has seen at the Australian Open. Rublev then executes another serve-forehand combo to earn match point! AND HE WINS IT! With a backhand shot that lands on the line and a long return from De Minaur, Rublev finishes the match with an incredible final set, displaying immense power and determination. He will face Jannik Sinner in the next round and I am already eagerly anticipating that match!

“I can feel the cramps coming,” Kyrgios comments on Rublev, as Lleyton Hewitt, captain of Australia’s Davis Cup team, signals the same to De Minaur, urging him to move his opponent around. However, at 15-all, De Minaur hits a wide forehand down the line and Rublev surprises everyone with a top-spin forehand that lands just in, earning him two points and a triple break. He only needs one more point to secure the win as he smashes another forehand down the line and De Minaur is unable to return it, making the score 5-0. Rublev has played exceptionally well in the fifth set and will now serve for the match, but De Minaur still has a chance due to his cramping. The score is currently De Minaur 4-6 7-6 7-6 3-6 0-5 Rublev.

According to Kygios, D-Min’s playing style has become less aggressive and it seems like he is becoming physically exhausted. These two factors are most likely related. However, during the game, D-Min manages to hit a powerful forehand winner from deep within himself, but Rublev quickly evens the score with a first serve-forehand combination. Rublev then goes on to win the game and takes a 4-0 lead in the fifth set. He will now face Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals, who is the only player in the tournament to have not lost a set yet. The winner of this match will receive the ultimate prize.

De Minaur misses a shot, but Rublev’s strong hits caused the mistake. Rublev then hits a strong forehand to tie the score at 30-all, making De Minaur look weak. Despite De Minaur responding with an ace, Rublev continues to dominate the point and eventually wins it with a backhand return and a forehand finish. The crowd can see De Minaur getting tired and tries to cheer him on, but he hits a forehand slightly out. Rublev now has two opportunities to break serve and both players are aware that this could be the deciding moment of the match. Rublev takes advantage and wins the game with a powerful backhand winner down the line, bringing the score to 3-0. He celebrates with a loud shout as the crowd falls quiet.

According to reports, the temperature on the court has decreased. This could explain why Rublev, with his strong shots, is currently the stronger player. The slower ball movement in these conditions allows his power to shine. He continues to serve impressively, winning the game without losing a point. However, D-Min only needs one break to change the momentum. After playing a longer match tonight, he appears to be struggling with the pace for the first time. Rublev is ahead 2-0 in the fifth set.

So who’s going to win this? It’s hard not to favour Rublev, who has bigger weapons, greater experience and took the fourth set. And he’s quickly up 0-30 in game one of the fifth, a brilliant return on to the line facilitating the succession of murderous forehands it takes to make 0-40. And he only needs one, his backhand seizing control of the point, a couple of forehands consolidating, and an inside-out backhand winner sealing the break to love! Rublev strikes first in the decider!

De Minaur’s strong forehand results in a long shot, while Rublev’s ace down the T brings him within two points of winning the set. A successful serve is followed by a return error, leading to a tiebreak. The players are evenly matched and the match will continue on to a deciding set. The current score is De Minaur 4-6 7-6 7-6 3-6 Rublev.

De Minaur wins the game without losing a point, so Rublev will now attempt to win the game at 5-3 and force a fifth set. I wouldn’t want to be in his position!

During another intense rally, Rublev finds himself standing still and loses focus, resulting in a forehand shot that goes long. This gives De Minaur a 15-30 advantage. However, Rublev regains his composure and successfully executes an impressive overhead shot, earning praise from Kyrgios. The score is now tied at 30-all, but De Minaur takes control of the next point with a well-timed forehand, earning break-back point. Unfortunately, he is unable to capitalize and Rublev solidifies his lead with a crucial consolidation. With a 5-2 lead in the fourth set, it seems likely that this match will go into a deciding set. We are prepared to handle the intensity.

Oh man, down 15-0, Rublev annihilates a forehand winner down the line, dispatched with terrifying velocity. We wind up at 30-all, but D-min then nets a backhand, and can Rublev break? Yes he can, because a forehand larruped long, one of the worst shot the Aussie has played under pressure, means he now leads 2-1 but trails 2-4! I’ve not a clue how this match is going to shake out because the contest is so even and pressure does funny things to everyone.

Kyrgios believes that Rublev has the potential to win a major, but there are many strong players in the competition. However, I disagree and think that Rublev is not quite at that level yet, which is why he has not come close to winning a major. Kyrgios adds that Rublev may have one exceptional tournament where everything falls into place for him. While this is a possibility, our new commentator suggests that we may see a surge of new Slam winners once Djokovic retires. But for now, in the current match, De Minaur has made an impressive comeback from 30-0 down to tie the game at 30-40. Rublev’s unforced error has put them back on equal footing. It is surprising that De Minaur lost his lead so easily, but the constant noise from the other side of the court may be affecting him. De Minaur is currently leading 4-6 7-6 7-6 2-3.

At thirty to fifteen, Rubley successfully hits a backhand winner along the line. Kyrgios considers whether fatigue is motivating him to take more aggressive shots from both sides. De Minaur then hits the ball out, securing the break for a 3-0 lead in the fourth set.

Rublev hits a great backhand slice that crosses the court and dips over the net at 30-15. De Minaur is unable to return it and then double faults, giving Rublev a break point. Rublev continues to play well, hitting powerful shots from the back until De Minaur makes an error, resulting in an immediate break. De Minaur is now trailing 0-2 in sets with a score of 4-6 7-6 7-6.

De Minaur begins the fourth set with energy and enthusiasm. He is aware that Rublev is highly motivated and he wants to maintain this intensity. However, after making the score 0-15 and then 15-all, De Minaur hits a forehand too long. This match has the potential to go to five sets, as we have already been playing for three hours and eleven minutes for just three sets and three points. The match is incredibly entertaining, with impressive moments and shifts in momentum. Is Rublev getting tired? He appears a bit hesitant as De Minaur reaches 30-all, but he ultimately manages to close out the set, taking the lead in the fourth set.

Rublev successfully returns the first shot, moving backwards towards the backhand corner to deliver a powerful forehand winner down the line. However, De Minaur surprises everyone with his shot, forcing Rublev out of the rally. Rublev rushes in to hit a strong forehand to the corner, but De Minaur somehow slides towards it and uses his racket to hit a stunning winner down the line, winning the set! It’s unbelievable how he managed to pull that off! De Minaur now leads Rublev 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4)!

Once again, an enraged Rublev hits a long return, putting De Minaur in a position to win with three set points at 6-3!

Wow, it seems like De Minaur made an impressive comeback in the rally. He managed to retrieve a short ball and then hit a shot that rebounded off the cord twice, earning him a score of 4-3. This solidified his lead when Rublev’s return landed out of bounds, causing frustration for the Russian player. De Minaur now holds a score of 5-3.

Rublev hits a backhand winner across the court, gaining a small lead, but then makes a mistake and returns it. He then hits the net and reacts by slamming his racket on his knee, like a misbehaving child. De Minaur now has the upper hand, but it doesn’t last long as the score becomes tied at 2-2. However, De Minaur is successfully controlling more rallies than before, causing the score to become 3-2. A combination of a serve and forehand shot brings us to a tie again at 3-3. These two players are evenly matched.

Oh yes! De Minaur makes an impressive leap and stretches wide to return a shot on the forehand side, then rushes to the other corner and hits a powerful backhand winner cross-court, earning a score of 0-15. The following rally is intense, with D-Min moving all over the court before hitting a shot out of bounds, resulting in a score of 15-all. With a second serve coming his way, D-Min steps forward but misses his backhand return. Rublev also struggles with his backhand, hitting it long. Just as it seems like the tiebreaker is in sight, De Minaur makes an incredible top-spin winner, bringing the score to deuce! This is a captivating and exciting match, and when D-Min runs around to hit a forehand winner down the line, he secures advantage and a second set point. However, Rublev surprises everyone by hitting a backhand just inside the sideline, followed by another one to bring the score back to deuce. The penultimate shot seemed like it was going out, but it somehow stayed in, and Rublev wins the game to tie it up at 6-6 and force another tiebreaker. This is a physical, skillful, and intense match.

With a score of 30-15 in his favor, De Minaur attempts the lob-trick once more. However, this time his attempt falls just beyond the line, and he finds himself in a tough position once again. He manages to save himself with a strong serve, followed by another one. It seems like they may be headed for another tiebreaker, but first Rublev needs to hold at 5-6.

De Minaur will be frustrated that he was unable to seal the win, but it was expected as Rublev’s performance has been improving in the past few games. Rublev holds serve to tie the score at 5-5, and it would not be surprising if he uses this momentum to break once again.

De Minaur hits a cautious backhand wide, leading to a 15-all tie. Rublev makes a long hit, resulting in another tie. However, De Minaur makes another mistake, giving Rublev a 15-30 advantage. Both players take a moment to regain their composure before Rublev makes another error, tying the score at 30-all. After a long rally of 44 shots, De Minaur’s backhand goes wide, giving Rublev a break-back point. Rublev comes close to converting with a forehand that just falls beyond the corner, but he nets a return, giving De Minaur set point. Rublev’s frustration leads him to hit his racket, but he responds with strong hits from the back, bringing the game to deuce. He is playing much better towards the end of this set compared to the beginning. When De Minaur nets a forehand, Rublev gets his first break-back point. The pressure is on for both players. De Minaur’s fifth double fault costs him all the hard work he has put in, and the third set is now tied at 5-4. De Minaur 4-6 7-6 5-4 Rublev

Rublev is currently leading 15-0 and has just hit his 15th double of the game. De Minaur, on the other hand, has only hit four. However, Rublev manages to regain his momentum and holds to 15 thanks to his powerful serves. The Australian player will now serve for the set with a score of 5-3, much to the frustration of the home crowd.

During the first two sets, Rublev was mostly controlling the rallies while De Minaur managed to keep up. However, the dynamic has shifted and now De Minaur is not as successful. When he is faced with minor pressure at 15-all, he responds with a powerful ace down the T. This was not possible for him 18 months ago, but now he is able to do it. To top it off, he serves another ace at 40-15, securing a score of 5-2! Now, Rublev must win his serve to stay in the set.

Rublev began the set with a disadvantage, most likely unintentionally. He is aware that he had the opportunity to win the second set before the tiebreaker, so losing it affected him. However, he has improved his game and managed to hold onto his serve, keeping him within reach of breaking back at 2-4 in the third set.

Rublev is becoming more and more frustrated. He tries to go long for a 40-0 lead, but De Minaur is on the verge of an easy hold. Despite this, Rublev angrily swings at the ball when it comes back to him. However, he then surprises everyone with an incredible cross-court return for a winner. The score moves to 40-30, and Rublev hits a beautiful backhand winner down the line to bring the game to deuce. Kyrgios thinks Rublev should use this shot more often. Is this a turning point in momentum? No, De Minaur quickly finishes the game and takes a 4-6 7-6 4-1 lead.

Rublev is struggling to find his rhythm, scoring a point to tie at 30-all after De Minaur’s shot just grazes the outermost edge of the baseline. However, Rublev makes a mistake and hits a backhand wide at 40-30, but he regroups and successfully holds his serve to finally get a point in the third set at 1-3.

At a score of 30-all, De Minaur successfully serves and gains game-point. Rublev makes a mistake with his backhand, giving De Minaur the advantage. Up until this point, Rublev had been able to rely on his serve and forehand to get him out of tough situations. However, as previously mentioned, one crucial point can make all the difference and that’s exactly what happened. De Minaur took the ridiculous lob and ultimately secured victory. The current score is De Minaur 4-6 7-6(5) 3-0 Rublev.

At the moment, De Minaur is performing better and he has a 15-40 advantage…and Rublev hits a backhand shot that goes wide! That’s the break! Kyrgios remarks that Rublev seems to be losing control and he can relate to that feeling…he often has inner discussions with 10 different personas when he’s on the court. De Minaur is now ahead 2-0 in the third set.

Kyrgios is thoroughly enjoying this competition – some may argue that he is displaying more excitement for it than for some of his own games. In any case, De Minaur reacts to falling behind 0-15 with two powerful forehands, bringing him to 30, and we discover that Rublev’s coach wishes for him to have less passion for tennis in order to maintain composure on the court. Kyrgios acknowledges that he has lacked love in his career, and D-Min holds for a 1-0 lead in the third.

Wow, what a fantastic match! Rublev dominated and De Minaur put up a strong defense, retrieving shots in impressive fashion and keeping the pressure on. The set ended with a fantastic lob from De Minaur, earning a set point at 6-4. However, Rublev managed to make a decent return and regain the mini-break. But then, De Minaur punished with a beautiful backhand winner, securing the set after 73 minutes of intense play. The score now stands at De Minaur 4-6 7-6(5) Rublev. Both players are performing exceptionally well and this match is shaping up to be a real treat for the fans.

The current set has lasted for 68 minutes. When Rublev misses a backhand shot while serving, De Minaur only needs two more points to win the set at 5-3! De Minaur makes an impressive forehand shot into the corner, bringing the score to 4-5. The outcome of the tiebreaker now depends on De Minaur’s performance.

In that set, Rublev outperformed D-Min, showing a higher chance of breaking. He quickly takes the lead in the tiebreaker thanks to his strong forehand, causing D-Min to hit long shots. It should also be noted that his backhand has been effective tonight, although it has not been a successful target. However, a lucky net-cord hit by Rublev allows D-Min to make a quick move and hit a low winner around the net-post. This evens the score at 3-3.

At a score of 30-15, a back-and-forth exchange of low, angled shots ends when De Minaur hits the ball too far and out of bounds. However, on the next point, Rublev also misses his backhand shot by a small margin and the ball goes out. This leads to a tiebreaker in the second set, which could potentially determine the outcome of the match. If Rublev wins, it’s likely that he will win the match, but if De Minaur manages to win the tiebreaker, it’s still anyone’s game. The score is currently De Minaur 4-6 6-6 Rublev.

De Minaur gracefully approaches the ball, but regrets it when it unexpectedly becomes a winning shot, indicating that he may have executed a different play. This gives him a score of 15-30 … and Rublev counters with two strong serves, bringing him to a lead of 6-4 6-5.

Rublev scored a powerful forehand shot to the forehand corner, then followed it up with an inside-out hit that left De Minaur unable to catch it. However, De Minaur managed to level the score at 5-5. Despite playing well, he has struggled to overcome Rublev’s strong serves and forehands. If a tiebreaker occurs, it could all come down to just a few key points.

Can you imagine causing this response from one of the strongest individuals in history?

I am having difficulty finding video footage, but did anyone witness Julia, the wife of Martina Navratilova, surprise her by learning to sing opera (which Martina loves) and performing at her “Fuck Cancer” party on Real Housewives of Miami? It may seem silly, but it is actually quite beautiful – do a search if you can. On the tennis court, Rublev once again handles the pressure with a strong forehand and an ace out wide, bringing him to deuce and forcing De Minaur to serve to stay in the second set, down 4-6 4-5.

Rublev and the umpire had a discussion about the shot-clock, but it’s not certain in what situation it occurred. Maybe he wasn’t happy with it starting so late in the long rally. In any case, De Minaur comfortably holds his serve to 15, bringing the score to 4-4 in the second set and increasing the tension.

Rublev charges in and forcefully hits a swing volley into the net, although a gentle shot would have been enough. De Minaur has 0-30. But then, at 15-30, Rublev makes a double fault, gets frustrated, and gives De Minaur two break points as the arena lights up. Rublev then serves out wide and finishes off with a strong forehand to the opposite corner – his two main weapons have been the deciding factor thus far – and look at this! A grueling rally, with D-Min in control hitting shots to the back, until Rublev finally creates an opportunity for a forehand, concluding the longest sequence of the match with a 35th shot that barely lands on the outside of the sideline. He has handled the pressure situations brilliantly so far, and just seconds later, he closes out the set at 6-4 4-3 with an ace down the middle.

Rublev ties the score at 30-all with two strong forehands from De Minaur that land out of bounds. A well-placed backhand forces D-Min to hit the net, setting up a crucial point. De Minaur then serves an ace out wide, but his next shot goes out of bounds, putting him in a difficult position once again. He manages to save himself with a lucky bounce off the net and wins the game. The second set is now tied at 3-3, with Rublev leading by one set.

“Rublev makes his second forehand error of the game, giving De Minaur two break points while trailing 15-30. However, Rublev unleashes a series of powerful forehands and De Minaur shows impressive retrieval skills. Rublev manages to pick up a fortunate net-cord point but De Minaur responds quickly, resulting in a deuce. During commentary, Kyrgios explains the difficulty of returning Rublev and Nadal’s backhands but Rublev ultimately goes wide on advantage and De Minaur takes advantage by cleverly approaching the net. However, Rublev easily concedes the break point and closes out the game. It wouldn’t be surprising if he takes advantage of De Minaur’s disappointment in the next game after the change of ends. The score is now Rublev 6-4 3-2 De Minaur.”

If De Minaur emerges victorious this evening, Stefanos Tsitsipas, who was defeated by Taylor Fritz earlier, will no longer be in the top 10 ranking. Despite initially impressing in Futures events, I believed he would become a champion, but his backhand, which was once a weakness, remains a vulnerability and he has not shown any improvement in this aspect, allowing opponents to exploit it. De Minaur successfully holds for a 2-2 tie in the second set.

I admire Rublev’s powerful forehand shots, especially when he hits them with a flat trajectory. Although he faced a slight setback at 30-all, he quickly regained the advantage and won the set 6-4, currently leading 2-1. De Minaur is playing decently, but he lacks a similarly potent weapon, which may ultimately determine the outcome of this match.

Rublev starts off strong with a backhand down the line, scoring 0-15. He follows it up with a powerful forehand, bringing the score to 0-30. Despite making two backhand errors, Rublev gains a break point due to a mistake from De Minaur. However, De Minaur manages to turn the game around and win. This was a crucial win for De Minaur as coming back from being one set and a break down would have been a difficult task, especially against an opponent who is comfortably positioned on the center line. The current score is Rublev leading 6-4 1-1.