Top seed Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of the Australian Open by fifth seed Dominic Thiem.
The world no.1 Spaniard suffered a 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-7 defeat in their quarter-finals enounter, which lasted four hours and 10 minutes.
Thiem won 78 per cent of first-serve points and struck 65 winners to earn his first Grand Slam victory against Nadal in six attempts.
The 26-year-old Austrian will face seventh Alexander Zverev for a place in the final.
Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina has overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.
FIFA denies claim that Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
FIFA has responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.
Sabalenka beats Pegula, moves closer to US Open 'three-peat'
Aryna Sabalenka has eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the US Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.
LIV Golf wins interim court approval to access $14 million in bankruptcy financing
LIV Golf said on Thursday that a US bankruptcy court granted interim approval of its first-day Chapter 11 motions, allowing the professional men's golf league to access $14 million of debtor-in-possession financing and continue pursuing a recapitalisation plan backed by BC Partners Credit.
Fenerbahce coach announces resignation, club president tells him to stay
Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal has announced his resignation on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Roma in his team's return to the Champions League, but minutes later the club president said Kartal would stay in the job.
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