Sport Tennis-Australian Open day eight

08:11 24 january 2022

08:11 24 january 2022 Source: reuters.com

Djokovic detention draws focus to Australia's asylum-seekers

SYDNEY (AP) — Novak Djokovic spent a fourth day on Sunday among the unwilling occupants of Melbourne's Park Hotel. The tennis superstar is awaiting court proceedings on Monday that will determine whether he can defend his Australian Open title or whether he will be deported — and the world has shown keen interest in his temporary accommodation. His fellow residents in the immigration detention hotel include refugees and asylum-seekers who are challenging their own proceedings that have all lasted much longer than Djokovic's. So long in some cases they feel forgotten.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Highlights of the eighth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday, all times local (GMT +11):

1405 COLLINS FIGHTS BACK TO DOWN MERTENS

Danielle Collins rallied from a set down to beat 19th seed Elise Mertens 4-6 6-4 6-4 and become the third American woman to reach the last eight, joining Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.

Collins secured the win on her third matchpoint when a tired Mertens double faulted.

Australian Open order of play on Monday

Medvedev faces tactical test against Cressy

Barty powers on at Australian Open in Laver's house

2022 Australian Open betting preview: Is Novak Djokovic a fade?

It’s already been an eventful affair with the drama surrounding world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, his vaccination status and whether he should play. Djokovic is still listed as the No. 1 seed of the ATP draw as of Thursday, but a lot can change from now until the start of the tournament. If Djokovic plays he has a solid chance at reaching another Australian Open final, which is his most successful Grand Slam event. Djokovic has won 20 Grand Slam titles and nine at the Australian. He enters as the reigning champ and is on his second three-year winning streak at the event. Djokovic has never won four straight Australian Opens.

Nadal survives epic opening set tiebreaker to defeat Mannarino

Rejuvenated Monfils marches into Australian Open quarter-finals

Video: When Will Serena Williams Break Margaret Court's Record? | How Would That Work? (Stadium)

Australian Open hopes for strong finish after Djokovic debacle

'Political' Peng messages banned at Australian Open

Tiley denies reports Djokovic will sue Tennis Australia

Kyrgios circus rolls on in Australian Open doubles

Pegula rekindles Melbourne Park love affair to reach quarters

Shapovalov sends Zverev crashing out of Australian Open

Krejcikova living the dream as she reaches maiden Melbourne quarters

Berrettini serves big to see off Carreno Busta

Sinner willing to take up McEnroe's coaching offer

Belgian Van Uytvanck tests positive for COVID after Australian Open

1115 PLAY UNDER WAY ON DAY EIGHT

Play got underway on as scheduled day eight of the championships. Danielle Collins and Elise Mertens were first up on Rod Laver Arena for their fourth round tie.

Another warm day at Melbourne Park was in prospect with temperatures already approaching 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and forecast to hit a high of 34.

(Compiled by Andrew Both and Shrivathsa Sridhar; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)

2022 Australian Open odds, semifinal predictions: Proven tennis expert reveals Barty vs. Keys picks .
Elite tennis handicapper Gavin Mair just released his Australian Open 2022 picks for Madison Keys vs. Ashleigh BartyJun 7, 2019; Paris, France: Ashleigh Barty (AUS) celebrates recording match point during her match against Amanda Anisimova (USA) on day 13 of the 2019 French Open at Stade Roland Garros.