Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: At the Rod Laver Arena on Friday, Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame Karen Khachanov in the Men’s Singles Semi-Final of the Australian Open 2023. The Greek thrashed Khachanov 7-6/ 6-4/ 6-7/ 6-3 to get to the Championship’s Final. In a battle that stretched 3 hours and 21 mins, Khachanov poured up a valiant effort, but Tsitsipas ultimately emerged Victorious.
Tsitsipas will now compete in the Sunday Final Match against Novak Djokovic. The 3rd-seeded Tsitsipas had fallen behind 0-3 in the Semi-Finals at Melbourne Park, but he ultimately made it to the Tournament Final in his 2nd Grand Slam event.
Karen Khachanov Responded Calmly in the Initial Sets
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: The encounter against Khachanov appeared to be straightforward for most of the 3 sets, but Tsitsipas was shattered while serving for the victory at 5-4 in the 3rd set, and he missed both opportunities to win the contest when he was ahead 6-4 in the subsequent Tiebreaker.
With a couple of thunderous forehands, Khachanov erased the Victory points by scoring 4 points in a row there. Tsitsipas, however, immediately restored his composure and took the advantage 3-0 in the 4th.
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: Stefanos Tsitsipas was Difficult to Overcome
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: Tsitsipas gained a significant edge as he earned his 1st serve break in the inaugural set. To make it 3-1 in his favor. Yet in the immediate next round, Khachanov paid it back. Tsitsipas broke his 2nd serve at 4-3, but Khachanov responded once again during Khachanov vs Tsitsipas contest.
The initial set of the contest ended in a Tiebreaker after many flips and turns because Tsitsipas was difficult to beat.
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: Tsitsipas was Spectacular with his Shots
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: The 24-year-old Tsitsipas broke for the 3rd time in the Tournament at 4-4 in the 2nd set and sprinted to a 2-0 advantage. Tsitsipas gained a decisive breakthrough in the previous set to establish a 2-1 advantage. Although Tsitsipas had the opportunity to serve for the Victory. Khachanov broke his service to stay in the game at Rod Laver Arena.
Khachanov faced 2 Match points in the Tie-break. But he not only saved them but also went on to take the 3rd set. Tsitsipas brought his best foot ahead in the 4th set and rarely let Khachanov topple him to reach his 2nd Grand Slam Final event.
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: Stefanos Tsitsipas to meet Novak Djokovic in the Final
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas: The 2nd set started with service until Tsitsipas got another 2 following a 22-shot battle at 4-4. And yet this time he didn’t fail. Khachanov had earlier fended off 3 break opportunities. In the 3rd set, the 3rd seed increased the momentum to get a break for 2-1, then Tsitsipas prevailed.
There was no rescue for Khachanov this time as Tsitsipas maintained his composure and worked hard to break yet again for a score of 2-0. Tsitsipas to battle with Djokovic on Sunday for the Championship Finale Match.
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