Top seed Novak Djokovic and 3-time Slam champion Naomi Osaka storm into final of Men’s and Women’s Singles of Australian Open

Melbourne,  February   18 :

Top seed Novak Djokovic and three-time Slam champion Naomi Osaka have entered the final of Men’s and Women’s Singles of the Australian Open.

In the semi final played today, Djokovic overcame stern resistance from Aslan Karatsev to reach the summit clash and end the Russian qualifier’s remarkable run. Despite the world number 114 causing moments of tension, Djokovic had enough quality to win 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic, who is going for a record-extending ninth title in Melbourne, will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final.

Russian fourth seed Medvedev meets Greek fifth seed Tsitsipas in the other semi-final on Friday, with both men trying to reach their first Australian Open final.

In Women’s Singles, Naomi Osaka claimed an impressive victory over Serena Williams to reach the final and end the American’s latest quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Three-time Slam champion Osaka withstood early pressure from Williams to win 6-3, 6-4. Osaka is on a 20-match unbeaten streak and has never lost a Slam final.

The Japanese will face Jennifer Brady in Saturday’s final after the American beat Karolina Muchova. Brady came past the Czech 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to seal a spot in her first Grand Slam final.