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Khachanov ends ailing Korda's run to reach Australian Open semis

Last updated on: January 24, 2023 12:22 IST

Russia's Karen Khachanov celebrates after winning his quarter-final against Sebastian Korda of the United States at Australian Open, on Tuesday.

IMAGE: Russia's Karen Khachanov celebrates winning his Australian Open quarter-final against Sebastian Korda of the United States, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Karen Khachanov reached the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after Sebastian Korda retired injured while trailing 7-6(5), 6-3, 3-0, dashing the American's hopes of emulating his father Petr's 1998 Melbourne Park triumph.

Korda, the 29th seed, struggled with a right wrist issue that needed treatment twice during the match on Rod Laver Arena before throwing in the towel in the third set.

Khachanov had also reached the last four of the 2022 US Open and said it felt great to be back in a Grand Slam semi-final.

"Obviously not the way you want to finish a match," said the 18th seed, who will meet either third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas or unheralded Czech Jiri Lehecka for a place in the final.

Karen Khachanov empathises with Sebastian Korda after they embrace at the net.

IMAGE: Karen Khachanov empathizes with Sebastian Korda as they embrace at the net. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

"I think until a certain point, it was very competitive, very good battle.

"Sebastian beat one of my friends Daniil Medvedev in three sets and in Hubert Hurkacz in five sets I guess, he was playing great tennis.

"I'm feeling really good, to be honest, really happy with my level and how I compete and I'm looking forward to the semi-finals here in Australia the first time."

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