Summary

  • Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Rafael Nadal in quarter-final classic

  • Greek sixth seed Tsitsipas wins 3-6 2-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 7-5

  • Plays Daniil Medvedev in semi-finals after Russian beat compatriot Andrey Rublev

  • World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned by Karolína Muchova in women's quarter-finals

  • Jennifer Brady beats fellow American Jessica Pegula

Live Reporting

Alex Bysouth

  1. Until tomorrow...

    And that's it from us for today, after that epic five-setter we all need a cup of tea and a lunchtime nap.

    But fear not, there is plenty to whet your appetite on Thursday as Naomi Osaka faces Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova takes on Jennifer Brady in the women's semi-finals.

    That's followed by Novak Djokovic versus Aslan Karatsev in the men's, while there is also British hopes in the mixed doubles.

    In the meantime, you can read Jonathan Jurejko's report here and watch highlights from all the day's action on BBC Two from 15:30-16:30 GMT this afternoon.

    Until next time...

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  2. 'Medvedev is in good shape'

    Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-7 Tsitsipas

    Stefanos Tsitsipas on semi-final opponent Daniil Medvedev: "He is an opponent that plays really very well. A lot of consecutive wins and in good shape, everyone knows he is playing well. I need to recover, have a good ice bath and take it day by day. He is going to give me a very difficult time but each single match I get to play in Australia is bliss."

  3. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-7 Tsitsipas

    So the men's semi-final line-up is complete.

    It's the fifth seed against the fourth as Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Daniil Medvedev, while world number one Novak Djokovic takes on Russia qualifier Aslan Karatsev.

  4. 'I stayed calm and held my nerve'

    Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-7 Tsitsipas

    More from Tsitsipas after reaching the Australian Open semi-final: "It was something I focused a lot on today, staying calm and holding my nerves is a very important element and I have been failing to do so in some of my matches.

    "I would also give a big part of my win today to being consistent with my mood, I have been working to try and keep everything to myself and it is also something I am really happy with, the attitude I showed on the court."

    StefanosReuters

  5. Russell Fuller
    BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Tsitsipas did not get flustered when Nadal was playing so well and was leading by two sets. He was composed and looked the strongest player, and it's the most stunning victory for him.

  6. 'The emotions are indescribable'

    And here is an emotional Stefanos Tsitsipas: "I am speechless. No words can describe what happened out on court, my tennis speaks for itself. It is an unbelievable feeling to be able to fight at such a level and leave my all out on the court.

    "Today's performance was... I was very nervous, I wont lie, but I don't know what happened after the third set - I fly like a little bird and everything was working for me.

    "The emotions at the end are indescribable."

  7. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-7 Tsitsipas

    Stefanos Tsitsipas kisses the television camera. You can't blame him.

  8. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Tsitsipas

    Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-7 Tsitsipas

    And this time Stefanos Tsitsipas takes it!

    The Greek fifth seed stings a superb backhand winner down the line to see off Rafael Nadal after five sets in a four hours and five minutes epic.

    What a match, he was two sets down. Sublime.

    TsitsipasReuters

  9. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    It's a great rally, and Rafael Nadal takes the opportunity to come sprinting into the net to meet a floated ball, but he wraps it into the tape.

    Match point number three.

  10. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    An absolute cannon of a serve when Stefanos Tsitsipas needed it most.

    Deuce.

  11. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Tsitsipas clunks a forehand long off the frame, and all of a sudden Nadal has the chance to break back.

  12. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Wow. What a return from Rafael Nadal... deuce once more.

  13. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    He's not fazed, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and comes back with more power and precision.

    Match point number two.

  14. Andrew Castle
    BBC Sport tennis commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    It looks like Nadal is absolutely out on his feet but he continues to chase and try to get out of this game.

  15. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    What a rally, Rafael Nadal digging in and making Stefanos Tsitsipas play from beyond the baseline and eventually the fifth seed prods long. Deuce.

  16. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Nadal misses a forehand down the line in a nerve-settling point for Tsitsipas and he punches down an ace for 30-30. Nadal can only pop into the net from another hammer serve.

    Match point Tsitsipas.

  17. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Oh no! A couple of early errors from Tsitsipas as the tension builds. He punches into the tape with a mid-court forehand. 0-30.

  18. Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Stefanos Tsitsipas takes a deep breath, tosses the ball into the air and thunders down a serve, but Rafael Nadal is equal to it with a little twirl and the Greek cranks a forehand wide.

    0-15.

  19. David Law
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tennis commentator

    Nadal is sitting in his chair shaking his head. He can't believe this is happening. What is Roger Federer thinking right now?

  20. Tsitsipas breaks

    Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 5-6 Tsitsipas*

    Rafael Nadal goes wide with a forehand!

    Stefanos Tsitsipas takes a crucial break and has the chance to serve for the match.