NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Virat Kohli
    Rohit Sharma
    Novak Djokovic
    Indian Cricket Team
    Rishabh Pant
    Rafael Nadal
    Hardik Pandya
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / Young new faces in the QFs of 2018 Australian Open
    Sports

    Young new faces in the QFs of 2018 Australian Open

    Young new faces in the QFs of 2018 Australian Open
    Written by Vijaya
    Jan 24, 2018, 10:37 am 2 min read
    Young new faces in the QFs of 2018 Australian Open

    As the 2018 Australian Open nears its end, the tournament has sprung its share of surprise winners and upsets. From under-the-radar performances of Britain's Kyle Edmund making it to his first Grand Slam semis, to Elise Mertens reaching the last four in her first Australian Open appearance, here are the young new players who made it to the last eight of the slam.

    Britain's Kyle Edmund stuns Dimitrov to advance into Semis

    Kyle Edmund, the 23-year-old Briton, stunned the 3rd-seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, to advance into his first Grand Slam semi-final. Edmund, on his way to semis at Melbourne, beat the US Open finalist Kevin Anderson and in defeating Dimitrov he had his first victory against a top 10 player. He has no ATP titles and has not even reached any ATP final.

    Elise Mertens shocks number 4 seed Elina Svitolina

    Belgium's Elise Mertens reached her first slam semis beating world number 4 Elina Svitolina in straight sets 6-4, 6-0. The 22-year-old un-seeded Melbourne park debutant, who idolizes Kim Clijsters, beat the likes of Daria Gavrilova, Alize Cornet, and Petra Martic and hasn't dropped a set in the tournament. She is set to face the winner of Caroline Wozniacki vs Carla Suarez Navarro in semis.

    Hyeon Chung, the giant killer

    Hyeon Chung, 21, is one player who has made a huge impression at the Australian Open with his exciting talent. The South Korean player beat Alexander Zverev and six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic on his way to quarterfinals. Beating Djokovic in straight sets, Chung with his returning ability and court coverage was a replica of his idol Novak.

    Second straight slam with two male first timers in Semis

    With Edmund in semis, and one out of Chung and Sandgren sure to reach semis, Australian Open is the second straight major with two first timers in Men's slam semis. Kevin Anderson and Pablo Carreno Busta were two first timers at 2017 US Open semis.

    Underdogs and special mentions

    Tennys Sandgren, the 97-ranked journeyman player advanced into the quarter-finals beating world number 5 Dominic Thiem. The 26-year-old underdog will go against Chung in quarter-final. Diego Schwartzman, 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk, Hsieh Su-Wei are some players who made their mark in the tournament.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Tennis
    Australian Open
    Kyle Edmund
    Elise Mertens

    Latest

    Cars with RDE-compliant engines you can buy under Rs. 40L Hyundai I20
    Rahul Gandhi clarifies London remarks at Jaishankar-led parliamentary panel meeting Rahul Gandhi
    Kusal Mendis smokes his fourth Test fifty vs New Zealand Kusal Mendis
    NZ vs SL, 2nd Test: Visitors receive follow-on; Karunaratne shines Dimuth Karunaratne

    Tennis

    Rafael Nadal to play Monte-Carlo Masters: Decoding his stats Rafael Nadal
    Here's why Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Indian Wells Novak Djokovic
    World Tennis Day: Here's why you should play tennis daily Health & Wellness
    Daniil Medvedev wins 3rd successive ATP Tour honor: Key stats Daniil Medvedev

    Australian Open

    Novak Djokovic breaks this massive Steffi Graf record: Details here Novak Djokovic
    Aryna Sabalenka faces maiden defeat in 2023: Decoding her stats  Aryna Sabalenka
    Ons Jabeur pulls out of Middle East swing: Details here  Ons Jabeur
    Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Decoding their stats Tennis

    Kyle Edmund

    All the action from day 9 of Australian Open Tennis

    Elise Mertens

    Australian Open 2023, Aryna Sabalenka downs Elise Mertens: Key stats Australian Open
    Australian Open 2023, Sabalenka and Garcia reach 3rd round: Stats Australian Open
    Elise Mertens wins 2022 Jasmin Open: Key stats WTA Tour
    Elise Mertens beats Claire Liu to reach Jasmin Open final Tennis

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023