Australian Open: Khachanov loses to Tsitsipas in semi-final

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas made it through to his maiden Australian Open final with victory over Karen Khachanov in Melbourne on Friday, Sky Sports reported.

Tsitsipas suffered a third-set wobble but he responded in style to wrap up a 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena.

The 24-year-old immediately recalled watching Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis reach the final here back in 2006, saying: "I dreamed as a kid to maybe one day to get to play on this court and compete with the best players in the world. It brings back memories of being a kid and watching it on TV and cheering him on."

Tsitsipas will become world No 1 if he wins the title on Sunday, and he added: "I like that number. It's a childhood dream to be world No 1. I am close and I am happy that this is coming in Australia, a place of significance for me. Let's do it guys, let's go."