Tennis Australian Open, Day 8: Serena, Djokovic enter last eight; Zverev self-destructs Follow the live updates and results of day eight's action at the Australian Open 2019. Team Sportstar Last Updated: 21 January, 2019 19:39 IST Novak Djokovic takes on Danil Medvedev in the round of 16. - Getty Images Team Sportstar Last Updated: 21 January, 2019 19:39 IST Welcome to Sportstar's live blog of the Australian Open 2019. Follow the updates and results of day eight's action.World No. 1 Novak Djokovic coasts to a 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 win over Daniil Medvedev to set up a quarterfinal clash with marathon-man Kei Nishikori.And he has got some cheeky stuff to say to Nishikori who played his third five-setter of the tournament on Monday: "Since I guess my opponent is watching, I'm feeling fantastic....I've never been fresher in my life!"Always the gamesman, @DjokerNole #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/roB4W1UMPc— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Nishikori completes a remarkable comeback with an ace! The Japanese enters the last eight by beating Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7(8-10), 4-6, 7-6(7-4), 6-4, 7-6(10-8). Simply...unbelievable. From 0-2 sets down, an exhausted @keinishikori fights back to def. Carreño Busta 6-7(8) 4-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(8) in 5 hours and 5 minutes.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/3WUAq1Japx— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 It has been close to three-and-half hours now since the clash between Carreno Busta and Kei Nishikori. Down two sets and a break down in the third, he recovers to take the set via tiebreaker and survive in the match. Carreno Busta currently leads (2-1) 7-6, 6-4, 6-7. Serena Williams gets the better of World No. 1 Simona Halep to book her place in the quarterfinals. Serena Williams prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in an hour and 47 minutes. It will be her 50th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance!! 50th! The seven-time champion reigns supreme. @serenawilliams knocks out the world No.1 Simona Halep 6-1 4-6 6-4 to reach her 1⃣2⃣th #AusOpen quarterfinal. pic.twitter.com/bqFKeP8u81— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Lucas Pouille downs the 11th seed Borna Coric 7-6 (4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (2) in a tightly fought match and is into the quarters where he will face Milos Raonic. Never been past the 1R and now...@la_pouille finds himself in the #AusOpen quarterfinals, def. Borna Coric 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5 7-6(2).#AOFiredUp pic.twitter.com/yFeqm8f44L— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Simona Halep comes back strong to take the second set 6-4. We go into the decider. .@Simona_Halep isn't backing down without a fight. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/mBMc20Po8p— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Pouille wins the third set 7-5. Four times a charm for @borna_coric.On his fourth break point, the No. 11 seed finally converts for 4-4 to get back on serve with Lucas Pouille.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/OZw7oolF12— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Serena takes the first set 6-1.Serena Williams breaks Simona Halep in the first set to take a 3-1 lead. Success @Simona_Halep looking sharp ahead of her 4R match with Serena Williams.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/bzTAbRU8Yp— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Borna Coric won the first set 7-6 (4) and Lucas Pouille pulled back to level with a 6-4 win in the second. The score stands at 2-2 in the third set. Seventh seed Karolina Pliskova powers into the quarters with a straight set (6-3, 6-1) win against Garbine Muguruza. And that's it! Milos Raonic has defeated third seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-1, 6-1, 7-6 (5) and is through to the quarters. Bravo, @milosraonic!#Raonic books a ninth Grand Slam quarterfinal, extending his own record for the most major quarterfinals reached by a Canadian player – man or woman – in history.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/X9ulsjd2ag— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Zverev fights back. He save two match points and levels the third set 5-5. This could be the turning point.Not much has changed in the second set either. A frustrated Zverev loses this one 6-1 too. Frustration level #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/7ThmuvoRzo— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Nothing seems to be going Zverev's way as Milos Raonic takes the first set 6-1. Will Zverev's Grand Slam jinx continue?It's going to be a battle of big servers as Alexander Zverev takes on Milos Raonic. Naomi Osaka beats Anastasija Sevastova 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to progress to her first Australian Open quarterfinal. Kids club?@Naomi_Osaka, 21, says she's been inspired by the winning performances of 'kids' like @StefTsitsipas (20) & @FTiafoe (21)#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/DjHPn8YY6c— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 The ever-humble Osaka Under the radar.@Naomi_Osaka_ says she can walk around Melbourne without being recognized. We wonder how long that'll last now she's into the final 8? #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Jfdy4tgvnF— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 Sixth seed Elina Svitolina is into her second straight Australian Open quarterfinal after defeating Madison Keys 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. What's on @ElinaSvitolina's shoe?Something that might get the crowd on her side #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Df00rmqH7w— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2019 ResultsWomen's SinglesKarolina Pliskova bt Garbine Muguruza 6-3, 6-1Elina Svitolina bt Madison Keys 6-2, 1-6, 6-1Naomi Osaka bt Anastasija Sevastova 4-6, 6-3, 6-4Men's singlesMilos Raonic bt Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-1, 7-6 (5)Kei Nishikori bt Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7(10), 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-4, 7-6(10) Day 8 ScheduleWomen's SinglesMadison Keys (USA x17)v Elina Svitolina (UKR x6)Naomi Osaka (JPN x4) v Anastasija Sevastova (LAT x13)Garbine Muguruza (ESP x18) v Karolina Pliskova (CZR x7)Simona Halep (ROM x1) v Serena Williams (USA x16)Men's SinglesAlexander Zverev (GER x4) v Milos Raonic (CAN x16)Borna Coric (CRO x11) v Lucas Pouille (FRA x28)Pablo Carreno Buesta (ESP x23) v Kei Nishikori (JPN x8)Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) v Daniil Medvedev (RUS x15)l;'znm,.//.
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