#AO2023 /AbiEHT4iKh- #AusOpen January 24, 2023Įarlier, Khachanov reached a second consecutive slam semi-final after Sebastian Korda retired with a wrist injury when trailing 7-6, 6-3, 3-0.Sebastian Korda has been forced to retire due to injury. With the bit between his teeth, the Greek star dialled up the pressure as Lehecka served to stay in the contest and a cross-court backhand earned him a match point, which he converted. ![]() ![]() But he saved them all to hold, pumping the air in celebration. In a close third set, Tsitsipas's second double fault of the night handed Lehecka three break points in game seven. Tsitsipas saved five break points to hold in a crucial third game of the second set as Lehecka came alive and began applying pressure.īoth players dug in and it went with serve to a tiebreak, where the Greek kept his cool to take an early advantage that he never gave up. He consolidated for a 3-0 lead and, with his strong first serve offering Lehecka few opportunities to strike back, coasted to the first set in 36 minutes, sealing it with an ace. Tsitsipas worked five break points on his opening service game and got over the line when the Czech smacked a backhand volley wide. /PfSzKS0vCQ- #AusOpen January 24, 2023.4th #AusOpen semifinal awaits! will play Karen Khachanov for a spot in the #AO2023 men's singles final.
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