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Australian Open 2019: Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to make rapid strides
Last updated on Jan 22, 2019, 07:03 pm
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Greek rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas has continued his phenomenal run in this year's Australian Open.
The 20-year-old, who had beaten Roger Federer in the round of 16, went on to overcome an in-form Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarter-final.
He will now face legend Rafael Nadal in the semi-final.
Tsitsipas has continued to make rapid strides.
Here's more.
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Achievement
Tsitsipas first Greek player to get so far
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Tsitsipas has become the talk of the town after his stupendous victory against Federer.
This time he relied on his confidence and form to down Agut 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 on Rod Laver Arena.
He became the youngest man to reach the semis here since Andy Roddick (2003).
He is also the first Greek - man or woman - to get so far.
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I'm just living the dream, says Tsitsipas
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"I'm just living the dream, living what I've been working hard for. I feel a bit emotional but not too much - I know I really worked hard to get here, playing in semis of a Grand Slam." said Tsitsipas.
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Rafa
Tsitsipas to face Rafa in the semis
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Tsitsipas will face a stern challenge in the semis after a ruthless Rafael Nadal continued his relentless progress.
The Spaniard thrashed Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to book a berth in the last four.
Tiafoe, 21, had shocked Kevin Anderson and Grigor Dimitrov, but Rafa was too much of a task for him.
It remains to be seen how Tsitsipas fares against Nadal.
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'I am very happy with the way I played tonight'
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"I had some trouble at this event all my career so I am very happy with the way I played tonight. I feel lucky to be where I am after what I went through to be able to compete at this level," said Rafa.
