Stefanos Tsitsipas is off to his second major final after defeating Karen Khachanov 7–6 (2), 6–4, 6–7 (6), 6–3 in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne, Australia.
Tsitsipas, a 24-year-old from Greece who is the tournament’s third seed, collides with Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final on Sunday.
Djokovic, 35, is one win shy of his 10th Australian title and 22nd Grand Slam crown. Despite 24 unforced errors, the fourth-seeded Serbian ended American Tommy Paul’s stay in Australia with a 7–5, 6–1, 6–2 victory in the semifinals.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Tommy Paul of the United States embrace at the net in the Semifinal singles match against during day 12 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 27, 2023. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
The winner of the final will be ranked No. 1 in men’s singles….