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Novak Djokovic produced yet another scarcely-believable comeback to stun Carlos Alcaraz in a thriller and reach the Australian Open semi-finals. The 37-year-old Serb defied injury, age and ranking to win 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent in Melbourne. "It was possibly one of the best matches of tournament on the men's side," said Djokovic. "It felt like a final of a Slam and I wish it was. We both gave it our all." Djokovic, going for a record-extending 11th men's singles title, limped around Rod Laver Arena at the end of the first set with a problem in his upper left leg. But, after going off court for treatment, he recovered impressively to continue his bid for a 25th Grand Slam triumph - which would be an all-time record. Djokovic played aggressively unt...

A century after she played in the first ever Australasian women’s final, Esna Boyd has taken her place among the immortals by being inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame. A ceremony at Rod Laver Arena announcing her elevation was overseen by her three granddaughters who had made the long trip from the UK to honour their famous ancestor. "We are incredibly proud. We have always known and cherished her memory but now her fame and achievements have exploded, and it is really exciting and a privilege for three members of the family to be part of it,’ said Vicki Wienand. Esna Boyd first came to notice by winning the Victorian Schoolgirls' Championships in 1918. Her rise as a player was in parallel with the formalisation of women’s tennis in Australia. Esna reached the f...

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Djokovic overcomes injury to stun Alcaraz in Melbourne

Esna Boyd inducted into Australian Tennis Hall of Fame