TVsportguide.com TVsportguide.com
  • TV
  • News
  • Settings
  • Search
  • Favourites
  • Filter
  • calendar
  • Live Score
  • Menu
    Live Score You can toggle Live Scores displaying
    • Download the app!
    • News
    • TV listings
    • Premier League
    • Betting Hub
    • Create your widget
    • UK Sports Channels & Broadcaster Reviews
    • Advertise
    • About Us
    • FAQs
    • Contact us
    • Report error/missing match
    • Privacy policy
    • Archive
    • Partners
    • Settings
  • Sport
  • Tennis
29 January, 2020 14:45
Tennis Racket and Balls Indian Wells: October 7 to 16

Australian Open 2020 – Semifinals

A look at the Australian Open 2020 quarter-finals

The dust has settled, and now we finally know who’ll be competing in the Australian Open 2020 semi-finals. 

The last quarter-final matches were played today, and now we’re eagerly looking ahead at the semi-finals. 

But before we tune in for the semi-finals, let’s have a look at what transpired these last few days. Here’s what went down in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2020.

Stan Wawrinka v Alexander Zverev

It was a triumphant quarter-final for Alexander Zverev as the 22-year-old German had his first Grand Slam breakthrough. 

Having won 11 ATP Tour titles, it was only a question of time before Zverev would play his first ATP semi-final. And that moment came yesterday as he beat No. 15 seed Stan Wawrinka.

Zverev didn’t get off to a good start in the set of his Australian Open quarter-final. However, ‘Sascha’ managed to turn things around and secure his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final spot with a win of 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-2.

Zverev’s slow start made this an exciting bout, in which he managed to come back from a slow start, only to turn the tides and please fans by becoming of the last four of a Grand Slam.

Tennys Sandgren v Roger Federer

For Tennys Sandgren, Tuesday meant a setback as the American lost to Roger Federer. The match lasted for three hours and 37 minutes, and when it was all said and done, No.3-ranked Federer walked away with a 6-3, 2-6, 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-3 win.

This was Sandgrens second Australian Open quarter-final in three years, and after yet another missed opportunity, Sandgren states he’s going back to the drawing board. 

Sandgren had three opportunities to clear the match on Federer’s serve at 5-4 in the 4th set. He also had another four changes in the tie-break that followed. However, the 20-time Grand Slam winner stepped up his game when it really mattered and managed to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the 15th time.

Federer faced more than a bit of adversity in the match, as Sandgren held seven match points in the fourth set and a groin strain forced him to take a medical time out in the third set. Federer states that his mindset helped him deal with these adversities and that he felt as though he still had plenty left in the gas tank going into the fifth set. 

Despite injuries, the Swiss superstar managed to persevere, turn the match around and live to fight another day. He now faces seven-time champion, Novak Djokovic, in the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic v Milos Raonic

No. 2 ranked Serb Novak Djokovic beat No. 35 ranked Canadian Milos Raonic and thus secured a clash against Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals. This was Novak’s tenth win out of ten matches against Raonic, and this time the game was settled within two hours and 49 minutes.

The win brings Djokovic one step closer to setting a record this year. If the 32-year old Serb lifts the trophy on Sunday, he’ll become the third man to win a Grand Slam event on eight or more occasions. This would put him in the same league as Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as far as records are concerned.

Djokovic now has to take on rival Federer for the 50th time. So far, Djokovic leads the rivalry with a score of 26-23. However, in their last match-up, Federer beat the Serbian in straight sets at the Nitto ATP Finals in London.

It’s safe to say, Djokovic is well-aware of the tough opposition that awaits him in the semi-finals.

Dominic Thiem v Rafael Nadal

No. 5-ranked Austrian Dominic Thiem secured his place in the Australian Open 2020 semi-finals by beating No.-1 ranked Spaniard superstar Rafael Nadal. He will now go head-to-head with Alexander Zverev in for a place in the finals.

Spectators seem to agree that Thiem choked under pressure at times, but the Austrian managed to push through and secure the victory. Thiem will now play in the finals for the first time, after beating Rafael Nadal 7-6 7-6 4-6 7-6.

Thiem won 78 per cent of first-serve points, and the match lasted for four hours and ten minutes. This marks Thiem’s first victory over the Spaniard since 2016, as he’s previously lost in the past two Roland Garros finals.

Not only did Thiem send the No. 1 seed packing, but he also halted Nadal’s trajectory of catching up on Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. Nadal’s defeat also means that rival Novak Djokovic regains the World No. 1 FedEx ATP Ranking if he brings home the trophy on Sunday. 

The match between Thiem and Zverev takes place at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne at 09:30 CET, Friday the 31st.

Oliver Larsen
Share Tweet

Tags

  • Sport
  • Tennis
  • Australian Open
  • Djokovic
  • Federer
  • Grand Slam
  • Semifinals
  • Thiem
  • Zverev

Comments

Apps

Download iOS-appDownload Android-app

Create your widget

Create your own
TVSportguide-widget

Add it to your website or blog

All Premier League matches

Premier League

News

    • Horse racing
    13 March, 2023 14:40

    Cheltenham Live Stream

    One of the most prestigious horse racing events has returned for the 2023 edition... Read more
    • Football
    23 December, 2022 10:35
    Boxing Day 2022 Premier League Action

    Boxing Day 2022 Premier League Action

    The Premier League returns after the World Cup break with the traditional round on... Read more
    • Football
    15 December, 2022 15:34
    World Cup Final Odds 2022: Argentina vs France face off once again…

    World Cup Final Odds 2022: Argentina vs France face off once again…

    Has it really been a month already? The World Cup is drawing to a... Read more

Sport on TV and live stream today - Matches, times & channels on TVsportguide

TVsportguide’s vision is to be the perfect guide for those who like sports on TV. We offer lots of channels in the UK and a variety of sports. Besides our website, we have apps for iPhone, Android and iPad.

Sports

  • Football on TV and stream
  • Basketball on TV and stream
  • Cricket on TV and stream
  • Golf on TV and stream
  • Motorsport on TV and stream
  • Rugby League on TV and stream
  • Rugby Union on TV and stream
  • Tennis on TV and stream
  • Fighting on TV, stream and PPV
  • Horse Racing on TV and stream
  • American Football, NFL on TV and stream
  • Snooker on TV and stream
  • Darts on TV and stream
  • Aussie Rules on TV and strean
  • Baseball on TV and stream
  • Cycling on TV and stream
  • Ice Hockey on TV and stream
  • Sky Sports TV Guide
  • BT Sport TV Guide
  • BBC Sport TV Guide
  • Eleven Sports TV Guide
  • Premier Sports TV Guide

Leagues

  • Premier League on TV and stream
  • FA Cup on TV and stream
  • The Championship on TV and stream
  • Champions League on TV and stream
  • Europa League on TV and stream
  • Scottish Premiership on TV and stream
  • Scottish Championship on TV and stream
  • La Liga on TV and stream
  • 1. Bundesliga on TV and stream
  • Serie A on TV and stream
  • Ligue 1 on TV and stream
  • Segunda Division on TV and stream
  • WTA on TV and stream
  • ATP on TV and stream
  • Indian Premier League on TV and stream
  • Rugby World Cup on TV and stream
  • European Tour on TV and stream
  • EURO qualification 2020 fixtures on TV and stream
  • MMA on TV and stream
  • Boxing on TV and stream
  • Formula 1

Teams

  • Three Lions on TV and stream
  • Manchester United on TV and stream
  • Liverpool on TV and stream
  • Arsenal on TV and stream
  • Chelsea on TV and stream
  • Tottenham Hotspur on TV and stream
  • Manchester City on TV and stream
  • Bayern Munich on TV and stream
  • AC Milan on TV and stream
  • Barcelona on TV and stream
  • Juventus on TV and stream
  • Atletico Madrid on TV and stream
  • Real Madrid on TV and stream
  • Roma on TV and stream
  • FC Porto on TV and stream
  • Ajax on TV and stream
  • Sweden

    tvmatchen.nu
  • Denmark

    tvsporten.dk
  • Norway

    tvkampen.com
  • Great Britain

    tvsportguide.com
  • Germany

    tvsportguide.de
  • Italien

    tvsportiva.it
  • Finland

    tvmatsit.com
  • USA

    tvsportsguide.com
  • Esportsguide

    esportsguide.com
  • 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly

    begambleaware.org GAMSTOP - Gambling Self-Exclusion Scheme Home - GamCare - The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain
  • Print page
  • Privacy policy
    Terms of Service

Read our Privacy Policy.