Australian Open 2023 – Day 8 Recap

Day eight in Melbourne is full, and the quarter-final matches at the moment are set.

The dramatic match of the day was between Andrey Rublev and Holger Rune, which had many twists and turns earlier than Rublev fought again from a big deficit within the fifth set and the ultimate set tiebreak to progress.

Elsewhere Djokovic allayed any damage fears with the destruction of Alex De Minaur, and Tommy Paul delivered an equally spectacular efficiency to see off the aggressive Roberto Bautista Agut.

The remaining fourth-round match was the all-American battle the place Ben Shelton, a man who was ranked 569th on the earth final 12 months, overcame JJ Wolf in 5 units.

You may see the outcomes from day 8 within the desk beneath:

Day 8 Australian Open 2023 Outcomes

Rublev Reels in Rune

Andrey Rublev confirmed his mettle as he got here again from 2-5 down within the fifth set, saved two match factors at 5-6 15-40 after which recovered from 0-5, 2-6 and 3-7 within the match tiebreak to beat Holger Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(11-9).

I by no means in my life was capable of win matches like this. That is the primary ever time that I received one thing like this, particularly in a really particular event, the Australian Open, to be within the quarter-finals. So it’s one thing I’ll keep in mind for certain all my life. I’ve no phrases, I’m shaking and joyful. Andrey Rublev on his victory over Rune

As Rublev mentioned, he usually doesn’t win matches of this nature, however he caught to his weapons, and whereas it seemed like Rune’s extra regular play from the baseline would get him over the road, Rublev dialled up his forehand to win six straight factors within the tie break for a 9-7 lead earlier than transferring into the quarter-final.

Shelton Sinks Wolf

Within the all-American tie, Ben Shelton overcame JJ Wolf 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-2 in three hours and 51 minutes.

Heading into the tie, Wolf was the slight betting favorite with an implied likelihood of 53%, however Shelton flipped the chances, not dropping serve as soon as within the match and touchdown 64 winners.

It has been a dream up to now. Thanks to everybody who got here out right this moment, you guys are the very best. “It was a gruelling match. There have been loads of swings all through the match, going to me after which him. I used to be centered on being energetic, trusting my health and hustling. I used to be brave and I feel I did job of competing on the highest degree within the fifth set. Shelton on his victory over Wolf

Shelton, whose Australian Open is the primary time he has performed a tour-level occasion outdoors America, is now as much as 48 within the live ATP rankings.

Paul Pummels Bautista Agut

Tommy Paul put in a strong efficiency to see off Roberto Bautista Agut, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.

The American has been steadily enhancing over the past 12 months, and a few of his outcomes haven’t fairly matched the extent he’s been enjoying at. 

Nonetheless, he’s now within the final eight and can face Ben Shelton, the place he’s a giant favorite to make the semi-finals.

It was a very bodily, robust match. Any time you play Bautista it’s going to be a conflict. So I used to be ready for that match and I believed I executed very well right this moment. It’s all the time enjoyable enjoying on this courtroom, I feel it was my third time enjoying right here and it’s all the time a blast. I felt like I used to be operating quite a bit, so I positively needed to be on offence a bit bit extra there in direction of the tip of the match. I really feel like the primary set, I used to be form of controlling every part, after which he was discovering so many forehands later within the match and making me run. That wasn’t loads of enjoyable, however I’m joyful to get by that one.Tommy Paul discusses his fourth spherical victory.

Djokovic Dismantles De Minaur

Novak Djokovic put in his cleanest efficiency of the event up to now, dispatching Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2.

It was the primary assembly between the 2, and I’m certain De Minaur discovered it ‘very fascinating as he collected simply 4 video games as Djokovic dominated in all areas.

The Serb, who moved way more freely than in his two earlier matches, made De Minaur appear like a whole light-weight, successful 49% of factors on the Aussies’ serve to make routine progress in simply over 2 hours.

Djokovic has now received 25 matches in a row in Melbourne, and if his hamstring retains enhancing, he shall be a tricky ask for anybody left within the draw.

I actually needed to win in straight units. You clearly don’t know what’s going to occur on the courtroom. I believed the primary 4, 5 video games was shut. After breaking serve within the first set, I began feeling extra free and extra free to hit by the ball and be extra aggressive. I believed he was a bit extra nervous in direction of the tip of the second [set] and the start of the third set. I believed that was my alternative to capitalise on these probabilities. Tennis is a really fast and dynamic sport. Issues can change in a matter of moments, matter of factors. However I stored my focus all over and performed the very best match of the 12 months up to now.Djokovic on his victory over De Minaur

Tomorrow’s Quarter Finals

What did you consider day eight on the 2023 Australian Open?