The magic journey continues: Aslan Kratzb reached the semifinals

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The crucial stages of the Australian Open are already here, and this morning (Tuesday) the first-place finisher for the semi-finals has been determined. Aslan Kratzb, the tournament’s sensation, continued his magical journey when he defeated Grigor Dimitrov, ranked 21st in the world, 6: 2, 4: 6, 1: 6, 2: 6.

The Russian, who was born in Israel, was ranked 114th before the tournament opened, but that did not stop him from recording another huge V against the Bulgarian. The bonus: Kratzb will meet in the semifinals the winner between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zebrav.

Dimitrov, who defeated Dominic Tim in the previous round, broke three times in the first set and scored 2: 6 in 34 minutes. In the second set, Kratzb recovered and scored two breaks against one, en route to a 4-6 of his own. The Russian took control of the game in the third set with three breaks and a particularly fast 1: 6 (28 minutes), when after the set Dmitrov went down to receive medical treatment in the locker room. Kratzb continued to take advantage of the momentum in the fourth set as well and closed out interest with another 2: 6, and a victory in 4 sets in two hours and 28 minutes.

Due to advancing to the advanced stage, Kratzb has already promised more than $ 650,000, the largest amount he has earned in his entire career. Beyond that, he made history in becoming the first player in the modern era to advance to the semi-finals of the Grand Slam, making his tournament debut.

Watch Kratzb’s exclusive interview with the sports channel in the video below

In women, Osaka speeches, Ranked third in the world, has completed her promotion to the semifinals, where she will meet the winner between Serena Williams and Simona Halp. The Japanese, who won the tournament in 2019, easily overcame Sia Su-Wei with 2: 6, 2: 6 in just one hour and 8 minutes.

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