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  1. Postpublished at 08:09 Greenwich Mean Time

    Lys v Swiatek

    Here they come. Eva Lys soaks up the atmosphere on Rod Laver Arena with a big smile stretched across her face.

    Iga Swiatek, meanwhile, looks a bit more zoned-in, giving a brief nod and wave of her racquet.

  2. 'It will be really fascinating to see how Lys copes'published at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time

    Lys v Swiatek

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    I have actually looked at some of Eva Lys' results and I don't think this is the first time this has happened in her career.

    In some ways, if you're not so stressed and hyped up about the match that you are preparing for, there is a certain element of just being a little bit looser.

    You have already lost, you are having another bite of the cherry and you are rolling the dice again so you just play with a little bit more freedom. I think that's what we have been seeing.

    Once she got that first win, she gained her confidence and now she is just free-swinging and going for everything.

    It will be really fascinating to see how she copes with going up against a five-time Grand Slam champion and world number two in Iga Swiatek.

    What a chance to have a crack at somebody like that!

  3. The lucky loser v five-time Grand Slam winnerpublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time

    Lys v Swiatek

    A split picture of Eva Lys and Iga SwiatekImage source, Getty Images

    Germany's lucky loser Eva Lys has been one of the stories of the Australian Open so far after her run to the fourth round.

    A week ago she was ready to go home after defeat in qualifying, but now she is set to face five-time Grand Slam winner and Swiss second seed, Iga Swiatek.

    Swiatek is looking to win her first Australian Open crown and has looked in fine form in Melbourne, coming into the tie with Lys after crushing Emma Raducanu 6-1 6-0.

    A win for Lys would go down as one of the biggest upsets in Australian Open history.

  4. Swiatek up nextpublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time

    Lys v Swiatek

    Right, we'll keep bringing you updates from around the grounds but we're going to turn our attention to Rod Laver Arena.

    Iga Swiatek is a five-time Grand Slam champion and the current world number two.

    Eva Lys, meanwhile, is a lucky loser and ranked 128th in the world.

    Can she cause a massive, massive upset?

  5. 'A little win for Ukranian people'published at 07:57 Greenwich Mean Time

    Svitolina 6-4 6-1 Kudermetova

    Elina SvitolinaImage source, Getty Images

    Earlier today, Ukraine's 28th seed Elina Svitolina beat Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1.

    Svitolina, 30, recovered from a poor start to reach her 12th Grand Slam quarter-final, before dedicating the win to her country.

    "This fighting spirit that I have is completely Ukrainian spirit that I try to show, that I try to represent, as well," said Svitolina.

    "For me to find a way to win matches, to find a way to bring a little light, a little win for Ukrainian people, is something that I feel I am responsible of. To bring the fight is the least that I can do."

  6. GB's Patten joins Cash & Glasspool in doubles quarterspublished at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time

    Julian Cash (R) and Lloyd Glasspool (L)Image source, Getty Images

    Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool are through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open men's doubles, where they are joined by fellow Briton Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.

    Cash and Glasspool, the 11th seeds, were forced to play out a match tie-break in a three-set 6-3 3-6 7-6 (11-9) thriller on Show Court Arena.

    The Britons had trailed 8-3 in the deciding tie-break before winning nine successive points to take the win.

    Sixth seeds Patten and Heliovaara defeated American pair Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram 6-3 7-6 (8-6).

    Read the full report.

  7. Gauff beats Bencic - then says bye to TikTokpublished at 07:51 Greenwich Mean Time

    Coco Gauff says she is "sad" TikTok is no longer usable in the United States - but it will help her "read more books instead".

    The American, 20, wrote "RIP TikTok USA" and drew a broken heart on a camera lens shortly after her win over Belinda Bencic yesterday.

    The social media platform has gone offline for American users, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect.

    It has been banned in the US over concerns about its links to the Chinese government.

  8. Kasatkina a break down against Navarropublished at 07:47 Greenwich Mean Time

    Navarro 4-1 Kasatkina

    Daria KasatkinaImage source, Getty Images

    Deary me, things were starting to look very bleak for Daria Kasatkina but she's finally on the board over on John Cain Arena.

    The Russian, who has never reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne, was 4-0 down in the opening set against Emma Navarro.

    But she's just pulled a break back, so it's looking brighter for the ninth seed now.

  9. Game and second set - Monfilspublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time

    Monfils 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (7-3) 0-0 Shelton

    Gael MonfilsImage source, Getty Images

    The crowd on are having a great time on Margaret Court Arena.

    And with good reason. They're being treated to a cracker between French veteran Gael Monfils and 22-year-old American Ben Shelton.

    Both are high-energy players and there's very little to separate the pair so far.

    Shelton, the 21st seed, took the first set through a tie-break and now Monfils has just won the second-set tie-break.

    The 38-year-old will be hoping to join his wife Elina Svitolina, who beat Veronika Kudermetova, in the quarter-finals.

    Ben SheltonImage source, Getty Images
  10. Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovicpublished at 07:40 Greenwich Mean Time

    Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images

    An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that the 24-time Grand Slam champion considered "insulting and offensive".

    Channel Nine's Tony Jones shouted "Novak, he's overrated, Novak's a has-been, Novak kick him out" towards Djokovic fans while live on air at the Australian Open on Friday.

    As a result, Djokovic refused to do his usual on-court interview after Sunday's fourth-round win over Jiri Lehecka because of Channel Nine being official broadcasters of the tournament.

    Speaking at a news conference afterwards, Djokovic said Jones had "made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me".

    The 37-year-old added that it "was a very awkward situation for me".

    Read more.

  11. Djokovic and Alcaraz set for blockbuster quarter-finalpublished at 07:36 Greenwich Mean Time

    Novak Djokovic and Carlos AlcarazImage source, Getty Images

    Nobody wanted to see Jack Draper retire yesterday, but there has been one positive.

    We've got a Carlos Alcaraz-Novak Djokovic quarter-final on the horizon!

    Alcaraz has beaten Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals, but the Serb got the better of the 21-year-old to win gold at the Paris Olympics.

    The pair will headline Rod Lave Arena tomorrow in the second night session and one thing is for sure, you won't want to miss it.

  12. Why Britain's Draper had to retire injured againpublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time

    Jack Draper (R) of Great Britain is consoled by Carlos Alcaraz (L) of SpainImage source, Getty Images

    Not for the first time in his career, Jack Draper has been forced to retire from a Grand Slam match because of physical issues.

    Since making his ATP debut in 2021, Draper has retired injured from eight Tour-level matches - including three at majors.

    The British number one decided it was "sensible" to quit when he trailed Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 6-1

    BBC Sport's Jonathan Jurejko examines why Draper was forced to quit again.

  13. Draper runs out of steam in Melbournepublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time

    It all came to an end for Jack Draper yesterday.

    The British number one running out of steam as he retired injured against Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round.

    The 23-year-old left-hander, who came into the tournament with a hip injury, needed treatment off the court after the first set before abandoning the contest when the second quickly slipped away.

    Draper, who came through three gruelling five-set matches to reach the fourth round, was the only Briton to reach the last 16 of the men's or women's singles.

    Full report.

  14. When does it get too hot to play tennis?published at 07:27 Greenwich Mean Time

    Melbourne Weather - BBC

    It's another hot one in Melbourne today, with temperatures in the early 30s this evening.

    But at what point do the conditions become unplayable, and a risk to players' health?

    Well, that's where the Australian Open Heat Stress Scale comes in.

    It's used to decide when the conditions get too challenging, and when players' health could be at risk.

    Read more about it and get the answers to other heat-related questions.

  15. 'I didn't even warm up'published at 07:24 Greenwich Mean Time

    Sinner 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 Rune

    Jannik Sinner of Italy receives medical treatment in the Men's Singles Fourth Round matchImage source, Getty Images

    It was a real battle for Jannik Sinner out there today.

    "I knew in my mind even before the match I would struggle today," the defending champion said after his win over Holger Rune.

    "This morning was a very strange morning because I didn't even warm up today, trying to go on court as fit as I could."

    He will face either Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur or American Alex Michelsen in the last eight.

    "It was very tough. I knew in my mind he had some very long matches so I tried to stay there mentally," Sinner added.

    "Today the support meant so much to me, I really needed you guys today. It's 90% yours and 10% I try to make you happy."

  16. Sinner digs deep against Rune to reach quarter-finalspublished at 07:19 Greenwich Mean Time

    Sinner 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 Rune

    Jannik SinnerImage source, Getty Images

    Defending champion Jannik Sinner came through a tough physical battle against Holger Rune to reach the quarter-finals.

    In a match disrupted by medical timeouts and a broken net, both Sinner and Rune seemed to struggle with the 32C heat on Rod Laver Arena.

    Sinner, towards the end of the second set and into the third, was visibly shaking during the changeovers as he wrapped ice towels around his neck.

    But the world number one prevailed to win 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 against the Dane.

    Full report.

  17. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Sonegopublished at 07:15 Greenwich Mean Time

    Sonego 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 Tien

    Lorenzo Sonego of Italy celebrates winning against Learner TienImage source, Getty Images

    Lorenzo Sonego, at the age of 30, has just reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final.

    The Italian ends teenager Learner Tien's impressive run with 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 victory on John Cain Arena.

    He will face French veteran or Gael Monfils or American Ben Shelton, who are currently playing on Margaret Court Arena, in the last eight.

  18. What's happened so far on day nine?published at 07:10 Greenwich Mean Time

    USA's Madison Keys (R) greets Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (L) after her victoryImage source, Getty Images

    American 19th seed Madison Keys knocked out 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina with a 6-3 1-6 6-3 win to reach the quarter-finals.

    Keys will face Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who stormed to a 6-4 6-1 win against Russian Veronika Kudermetova.

    That will be Svitolina's fourth Slam quarter-final since she gave birth to daughter Skai in 2022.

    In the men's draw, defending champion Jannik Sinner struggled physically before moving past Denmark's Holger Rune.

  19. Today's schedulepublished at 07:05 Greenwich Mean Time

    Here's a quick look at what's still to come, and what's still going on, on the main showcourts...

    Rod Laver Arena

    Eva Lys [LL] v Iga Swiatek [2]

    Alex Michelsen v Alex de Minaur [8]

    Margaret Court Arena

    Gael Monfils v Ben Shelton [21]

    John Cain Arena

    Lorenzo Sonego v Learner Tien [Q]

    Emma Navarro [8] v Daria Kasatkina [9]

  20. Welcome!published at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time

    The tennis keeps on coming.

    We're into the second week of the Australian Open and players are making their last charge towards the quarter-finals.

    Let's waste no time and get straight into it...