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One of the most-anticipated women’s semifinal matches we’ve seen in years quickly became a bit of a dud as Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams without too much trouble in two sets. The quality of the match unfortunately did not live up to its billing, though I doubt the rising Japanese star will complain. Osaka put […] READ MORE
The 2020 Australian Open semifinals are set with Novak Djokovic facing Roger Federer, and Alexander Zverev vs Dominic Thiem. Our panel of Jim Smith, Yesh Ginsburg, Steen Kirby and Ryan Schick offer their predictions on who will reach the final. Alexander Zverev vs Dominic Thiem Embed from Getty Images Jim: This marks a great chance […] READ MORE
The 2019 Australian Open semifinals feature two rising stars trying to punch out established legends of the game as Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic vs Lucas Pouille are the matchups. Our panelists predict both matches. Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rafael Nadal Embed from Getty Images Yesh Ginsburg:Â Tsitsipas is in the midst of a […] READ MORE
Technically, Karolina Pliskova was the higher seed entering this match. However, no one else is ever really the favorite against Serena Williams. That, indeed, is always reflected in the betting odds. Williams’ seed is often lower than it should be due to her abbreviated schedule. Add in the fact that she still missed the beginning […] READ MORE
Caroline Wozniacki has reached her first ever Australian Open final by ousting Elise Mertens 6-3 7-6(2). Despite showing some nerves when serving the match out, she saved two set points at 5-6 down and went on to win the second set tiebreaker in a slightly more comfortable fashion. First set Wozniacki was able to bring […] READ MORE
Our expert panel takes a look at the 2018 Australian Open men’s semifinals as Marin Cilic looks for a second career Grand Slam title opposite Kyle Edmund, who is aiming to be the British #1 and reach his maiden slam final. South Korean young gun Hyeon Chung has already made tennis history for his country, […] READ MORE
