Australian Open 2025 Day 9: De Minaur and Djokovic Move Closer to Glory!
On the ninth day of the Australian Open 2025, Australian tennis fans are buzzing with excitement as local talent Alex de Minaur and global sensation Novak Djokovic sail through the tournament's challenges. De Minaur triumphed convincingly to reach the quarterfinals for the first time, and Djokovic made headlines for his spirited response to controversy involving broadcaster Tony Jones.
De Minaur, the eighth seed, dominated American Alex Michelsen with a stunning performance, sealing victory with scores of 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-3. The match, held at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, showcased De Minaur's relentless energy and skill, especially during the first set, which lasted only 27 minutes. He displayed impressive prowess on court, bageling Michelsen and proving once again why he is considered one of Australia's brightest tennis prospects.
"I couldn’t have asked for a smoother ride today," said De Minaur after the match. He is gearing up for what could be the toughest challenge yet: facing world No. 1 and defending champion, Jannik Sinner, who has previously held victory over him nine times. The two competitors are set to clash soon as De Minaur hopes to finally break his losing streak against Sinner.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has not only made it to the next round but also addressed the incident involving broadcaster Tony Jones. After defeating Jiri Lehecka, Djokovic declined to give post-match interviews, expressing his displeasure with remarks made by Jones during Djokovic's previous match. Jones had been caught on camera mocking Djokovic and Serbian fans, declaring, "Novak, he’s overrated, Novak kick him out," creating quite the uproar.
Djokovic received public support following the incident, and after listening to Jones’ on-air apology, he has chosen to move forward, focusing on his next match against Carlos Alcaraz. "Novak acknowledges the apology has been made as requested and is now moving on and focusing on his next match," stated Tennis Australia, showing their commitment to supporting Djokovic through the controversy.
Adding to the energy of Day 9, Jannik Sinner overcame Holger Rune, securing his place among the last eight with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, and 6-2. Despite facing physical challenges throughout the match, Sinner powered through to win and looks forward to his upcoming match against De Minaur. Remarkably, this match had its share of excitement, including a nearly 20-minute stoppage when the net broke mid-play, bringing additional drama to Sinner's advancement.
Fans are also placed on high alert for the matchup between women’s third seed Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic, as Gauff rises to prominence after expressing her sentiments on social media platform TikTok's sudden ban back at home. "RIP TikTok USA," she wrote during her celebratory moment courtside, alluding to her more than 750,000 followers there.
With the quarterfinals approaching, the excitement for the Australian Open continues to ramp up, providing daily highlights and riveting match experiences for tennis lovers worldwide. The thrill of these individual matchups, combined with the underlying issues of player interactions and media controversies, create a rich narrative as the tournament heads down the home stretch.
Fans can catch all action via the Nine Network, or stream matches live on Stan Sport. The competitive spirit and stories behind each player only amplify the anticipation of who will command the title this year.
Keep up with match results and developments as tennis history is written each day at the Australian Open!