LIVE | Novak Djokovic will meet Stefano Tsitsipas in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday after sealing a three-set win over America’s Tommy Paul
Djokovic was far from his best but still had the measure of the American, who was in his first grand slam semi-final – and it showed.He pumped his fists, saluted the crowd and patted the Rod Laver Arena court on which he continues to have so much success.Djokovic has held his serve to go 5-1 up in the third set.Australian Open Pride Day turns on the glamourOn court was the tournament’s “Glam Slam” where celebrities and sporting champions put their skills with a racquet to the test.
Among those squaring off were former AFL player and coach Danielle Laidley, Adelaide United soccer player Josh Cavallo, Australian tennis legend Rennae Stubbs, and former Cypriot star Marcos Baghdatis, who Stefanos Tsitsipas today referenced as an inspiration. The fun and games also included roller derby dancers, roaming drag kings and queens, and LGBTI music performers.Tennis Australia/ Aaron Francis
Glam Slam celebrity match featuring Danielle Laidley, Marcos Baghdatis, Josh Cavallo, Rennae Stubbs, Ben Brown, Moana Hope and Maria Thattil
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