Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live score, updates ...

27 Jan 2023

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Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live score updates

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be aiming to reach his first Australian Open final, but has an in-form Karen Khachanov to defeat first in the semi-final.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be aiming to reach his first Australian Open final, but has an in-form Karen Khachanov to defeat first in the semi-final.

The third seeded Greek will go into the match as favourite but Khachanov, seeded 18th, has been impressive through the tournament and reached the semi-finals of US Open 2022 on hard court as well.

Will Tsitsipas reach the decider of his 'home' Grand Slam, or can Khachanov take the next step toward major glory?

The Sporting News provides live score updates, highlights and commentary for the match below.

Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live score (fourth set)

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	1st set	2nd set	3rd set	4th set
[18] Karen Khachanov	6(2)	4	7(8)	*2
[3] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)	7(7)	6	6(6)	5

Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live blog, updates, highlights

Fourth set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 2-5 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov misses the tough passing shot. Wide.
30-0: The world No.4 makes a quality volley at the net. Wrong-footing Khachanov.
40-0: Ace out wide. Is Tsitsipas on his way here?
Game Tsitsipas: Karen goes wide from the serve. The easiest of holds for Stefanos.

Fourth set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 2-4 Tsitsipas

0-15: Tsitsipas mis-hits a forehand winner. Lucky.
15-15: The Greek drives too long. And misses the chance to go 0-30 up.
30-15: Tsitsipas frames the ball long. He has mis-timed a few lately.
40-15: Pure power from Karen. Forces the third seed into netting. He isn't going away without a fight.
Game Khachanov: The Greek nets straight off the serve. Khachanov hanging in again.

Fourth set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 1-4 Tsitsipas

0-15: Tsitsipas nets the first point.
15-15: He gets he second with a clinical smash.
30-15: Khachanov cries in anger as he misses the chance to crush the second serve. He nets.
40-15: Tsitsipas drops shot just works as Karen lob goes just long.
Game Tsitsipas: The Greek marches on with an excellent slice winner at the net.

Fourth set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-3 Tsitsipas

0-15: Tsitsipas uses drop shot, Khachanov can only flick it wide.
15-15: Stefanos comes to the net again but he volleys long this time.
30-15: Unreturned serve.
40-15: The third seed drives the serve into the net.
40-30: Khachanov waits for the out call but then drills it long himself.
Game Khachanov: Tsitsipas nets and Karen is on the board.

Fourth set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 0-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov's return goes well long.
30-0: Ace for Tsitsipas.
40-0: Another ace for the Greek. Down the T.
Game Tsitsipas: Real easy hold for the Greek. Consolidates the break.

Fourth set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 0-2 Tsitsipas

0-15: Big return from the Greek.
0-30: Opportunity here as Tsitsipas brings Khachanov forward and wins the point.
0-40: Tsitsipas paints the line with a winner. Three break points.
15-40: Khachanov snuffs out the pass with a volley winner. One saved.
30-40: Tsitsipas hooks a forehand too long. Khachanov fighting again.
Break Tsitsipas: Long rally. Karen blinks first. Going long.

Fourth set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 0-1 Tsitsipas

15-0: Straight on the attack for Tsitsipas. Big forehand volley winner.
30-0: Ace for the Greek. He is looking to forget about the debacle of last set.
40-0: Khachanov nets direct off the serve.
40-15: The third seed sprays a forehand wide.
40-30: Big winner from Khachanov. Can he put some pressure on?
40-40: Double fault from the Greek. Bad timing. Deuce.
Adv Tsitsipas: Stefanos smashes Khachanov's defensive lob.
Game Tsitsipas: Unreturned serve.

Third set, tiebreak, Khachanov 7-6 Tsitsipas

1-0 KK serve: Tsitsipas drifts a shot long.
1-1 ST serve: The Greek just hits the base line with a forehand winner.
2-1 ST serve: Ace for the third seed.
2-2 KK serve: Tsitsipas frames a backhand wide.
3-2 KK serve: Unreturned serve.
3-3 ST serve: Tsitsipas belts a forehand winner. Ran around the ball.
3-4 ST serve: Khachanov can't get the Greek's powerful forehand back over. Still on serve.
3-5 KK serve: Mini-break. Huge rally. Khachanov forced into an error.
4-5: KK serve: Khachanov gets a must win point. Still a mini break down.
4-6: ST serve: Two match points as Karen frames a forehand.
5-6: ST serve: Khachanov saves one with huge hitting. Wow.
6-6 KK serve: Karen just hits the line with a winner. That was close to over. Back on serve here.
7-6 KK serve: Tsitsipas frames a backhand. Has his own set point now.
8-6 ST serve: Tiebreak, set Khachanov. What a fightback from Karen.

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 6-6 Tsitsipas

15-0: Well-worked point from Tsitsipas before hitting the easy winner into the open court.
30-0: The Greek hits a big ace. Tiebreak looming.
30-15: Excellent return from Khachanov and Tsitsipas nets as a result.
40-15: Tsitsipas hits a forehand crosscourt winner.
Game Tsitsipas: Unreturned serve. Tiebreak here we come.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 6-5 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas hits deep. Karen on a roll
30-0: And again. This is a huge turnaround.
40-0: Khachanov creams a winner.
Game Khachanov: A big ace and the Russian has his nose in front. Great effort as Tsitsipas served for the match.

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 5-5 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov comes to the net and Tsitsipas nets the passing attempt.
15-15: Tsitsipas just catches the edge of the line with a forehand winner.
15-30: Khachanov lifting. He comes forward and hits a backhand winner.
30-30: Unreturned serve. Tsitsipas two points away from the final.
30-40: Wow. Break back point for Khachanov. Forces Tsitsipas to net.
Break Khachanov: Tsitsipas misses the difficult slam and we are back on serve. Great fight by Khachanov.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 4-5 Tsitsipas

15-0: Unreturned serve.
30-0: Khachanov hits a forehand winner.
40-0: The 18th seed hits another on that side.
Game Khachanov: Tsitsipas pushes wide and Karen holds. The Greek will now serve for the match.

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 3-5 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas clinically puts away the overhead smash.
30-0: Unreturned serve.
40-0: The Greek smashes Khachanov's lobbed return for a winner.
Game Tsitsipas: Ace out wide. The Greek is one game away from his first Aus Open final.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 3-4 Tsitsipas

0-15: Double fault to start from the 18th seed.
15-15: Khachanov's bullet forehand draws the error from Tsitsipas.
15-30: Too good from the Greek. Has overpowered his opponent in sets two and three.
30-30: Khachanov redirects a backhand down the line for a clean winner.
40-30: Swinging ace out wide right on the edge of the line. Maybe 1mm in.
40-40: Khachanov misses the easy volley at the net. Puts unnecessary pressure on himself.
Adv Khachanov: Scrambling Stefanos eventually makes an error. Great defence though.
40-40: Back to deuce as Tsitispas forces the long shot from his opponent.
Adv Khachanov: Ace out wide for the 18th seed.
Game Khachanov: Important hold to keep this match going. Can he build from here?

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 2-4 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov hits his forehand too long.
30-0: The 18th seed nets his next attempt to return serve.
40-0: Khachanov approaches the net but nets his volley.
40-15: Tsitsipas makes the error.
40-30: Great net play by Khachanov. Makes the backhand volley. Can he make Stefanos sweat?
40-40: Yes he can. The Greek nets and we have deuce.
Adv Tsitsipas: Stef settles with a forehand winner down the line.
Game Tsitsipas: An ace down the T secures the service hold.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 2-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas bunts the return long.
30-0: Khachanov wrong foots his opponent with the volley.
40-0: The third seed sprays a forehand wide. Easy hold coming up here for Karen.
40-15: Khachanov nearly busts the net with a heavy forehand. Unforced error.
40-30: The Greek hits a winner direct from the first serve. Wow.
40-40: Tsitsipas forces deuce from 40-0 down. Superb. Karen goes long.
Adv Khachanov: Wide swinging ace brings up game point.
Game Khachanov: Ace down the T and he holds. Weird service game.

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 1-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Unreturned serve gets the Greek going.
15-15: Blistering return from Khachanov. Winner.
30-15: But he nets the next serve.
40-15: Tsitsipas comes forward to forehand volley the winner. Always on the attack.
Game Tsitsipas: Easy hold for the Greek. Hits another forehand winner.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-2 Tsitsipas

15-0: Karen secures the first point.
15-15: An excellent Tsitsipas drop gets the goods.
30-15: Great winner down the line by Khachanov.
30-30: Incredible defence by Tsitsipas. He eventually hits the backhand winner.
30-40: Khachanov's backhand lob drifts just long. Break point.
40-40: Tsitsipas goes too long.
Adv Tsitsipas: Karen hits meekly into the net. Break point again.
40-40: Khachanov forces the wide hit from Stefanos.
Adv Tsitsipas: The Greek advances forward and Karen nets.
Break Tsitsipas: Khachanov drills a forehand long. And that's the first break in the third set.

Third set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 1-1 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas clinically hits a winner.
30-0: Khachanov is forced to hit long.
40-0: The 18th seed nets from the serve.
Game Tsitsipas: Easy game for the Greek as he swats another winner. Seems on his way here.

Third set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-0 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov starts off with an ace.
15-15: Next, he badly mis-hits the lob volley and Tsitsipas puts it away.
30-15: The 18th seed hits the smash clinically this time.
40-15: Unreturned serve into the net.
40-30: The Greek smashes a forehand and Karen can't get enough on it back.
Game Khachanov: Another unreturned serve. Khachanov holds.

Second set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 4-6 Tsitsipas

15-0: Serving for the set. The third seed crushes a winner and gets off to the best possible start.
30-0: Ace down the T. Two points away for the Greek.
40-0: Tsitsipas moves Khachanov around and secures three set points.
Game, set, Tsitsipas: Karen drifts his return long and the Greek is up two sets to love.

Second set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 4-5 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov nets.
0-30: Khachanov goes long and is under pressure.
15-30: The 18th seed smashes a winner to get back in the game.
15-40: Incredible defence by Tsitsipas. Gets two smashes back and then wins the point. Has two break points.
Break Tsitsipas: Khachanov goes wide and the Greek secures the break.

Second set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 4-4 Tsitsipas

0-15: Beautiful passing shot from Khachanov. First 0-15 point in a while.
15-15: The Greek responds with an unreturned serve.
30-15: And then an ace down the T.
40-15: Another ace. The easy service trends continues.
40-30: Double fault after a foot fault.
40-40: Tsitsipas can't get back Karen's pass.
Adv Tsitsipas: The Greek drills a swinging ace out side.
40-40: Khachanov comes in and Tsitsipas nets his backhand passing attempt.
Adv Tsitsipas: The 18th seed's return goes long.
Game Tsitsipas: Unreturned serve as the Greek holds to some resistance.

Second set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 4-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas floats his forehand too deep.
15-15: Khachanov swipes at the forehand winner but misses wide.
30-15: Next time he expertly directs the backhand winner.
40-15: Unreturned serve as the Greek hits it beyond the baseline.
Game Khachanov: Unreturned serve and another easy service hold.

Second set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 3-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov just misses the return winner.
15-15: Tsitsipas drives into the net.
30-15: The Greek creams a big forehand winner.
40-15: After an extended rally, Karen nets. Some easy service games here.
Game Tsitsipas: Ace brings up the game.

Second set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 3-2 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas nets off the serve.
30-0: And again.
40-0: Tsitsipas floats a return long.
Game Khachanov: Another error by Tsitsipas and easy game for the 18th seed.

Second set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 2-2 Tsitsipas

15-0: Ace down the T for the Greek.
15-15: Tsitsipas nearly frames the ball out of Rod Laver Arena. Literally.
30-15: Excellent touch volley from the Greek. Khachnov just floats his response long.
40-15: Khachanov pushes a shot a touch long.
Game Tsitsipas: Foot fault. But the Greek gets it done as Khachanov nets.

Second set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 2-1 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov blazes wide with a backhand.
15-15: The 18th seed makes a brilliant passing shot. He likes when Stefanos comes in.
15-30: Tsitsipas creams a winner direct off the serve. Statement.
15-40: Khachanov serves/volleys, but hits the shot long.
30-40: Ace out wide for Karen. Says c'mon.
40-40: Khachanov saves both break points as he forces the error from the Greek.
Adv Tsitsipas: A third break point for the Greek as Khachanov goes long.
40-40: Khachanov just gets the smash over the net. Back to deuce.
Adv Khachanov: Tsitsipas hits too deep. Game point for the 18th seed.
Game Khachanov: Unreturned serve.

Second set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 1-1 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov can't return the serve.
15-15: Tsitsipas has his issues with the return and nets
30-15: Ace for the Greek.
40-15: Unreturned serve that drifts wide.
Game Tsitsipas: Quick, easy hold. The Greek strikes a forehand winner.

Second set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-0 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov goes long after the Greek gets a net cord break.
15-15: Tsitsipas' return floats long.
30-15: Khachanov wins the net point but not after great defence from the third seed.
30-30: Tsitsipas' turn to come to the net, makes a clinical volley.
40-30: Unreturned second serve. Into the net.
40-40: Khachanov's defensive lob goes long after a great rally.
Adv Khachanov: Tsitsipas blazes a forehand wide.
Game Khachanov: Tsitsipas makes a drop, but Karen responds with his own and holds.

First set, tiebreak, Khachanov 6-7 Tsitsipas

0-1 ST serve: Khachanov nets.
1-1 KK serve: Unreturned serve.
1-2 KK serve: The 18th seed again finds the net.
1-3 ST serve: Unreturned serve into the net. Greek with the advantage.
1-4 ST serve: Another shot into the net by Khachanov.
1-5 KK serve: Khachanov hits into the net again after an extended rally. Costly errors.
1-6 KK serve: Tsitsipas cracks a winner and he has five set points.
2-6 ST serve: Khachanov hits a wonderful passing shot.
2-7 ST serve: Tiebreak, set, Tsitsipas as Khachanov hits wide. The Greek gets there courtesy of a swag of errors from his opponent.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 6-6 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov can't make the tough half-volley.
15-15: Karen flirts with the line twice before hitting a forehand winner. Fine line.
30-15: Ace out wide.
40-15: Khachanov forces Tsitsipas into the error.
Game Khachanov: Great volley at the net. Tiebreak here we come.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 5-6 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov comes to the net and gets the first point.
0-30: Time violation Tsitsipas. Loses first serve. Then double faults.
15-30: Controversy but the Greek gets one point back.
30-30: Khachanov goes long from the serve.
40-30: The 18th seed nets from the serve.
Game Tsitsipas: Good composure from the Greek. Recovers with no damage.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 5-5 Tsitsipas

0-15: The 18th seed slices long.
15-15: Khachanov punishes a forehand winner crosscourt.
30-15: Another another forehand winner. He is moving Tsitsipas around.
30-30: A deep Tsitsipas defensive shot causes problems for Karen, who nets.
40-30: Tsitsipas goes wide with his return of serve.
Game Khachanov: Ace out wide. Solid game for the 18th seed.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 4-5 Tsitsipas

0-15: Double fault as the Greek serves for the set.
0-30: Time violation Tsitsipas. He then double faults again.
15-30: Drop shot works from the Greek as Khachanov can't get it over the net.
15-40: Two break back points. Stef goes long.
Break Khachanov: Another boomerang break with Karen getting it back straight away. Good fight.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 3-5 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas nets off the second serve.
15-15: Khachanov drives the backhand wide.
30-15: The Greek just misses a backhand pass.
30-30: Karen is put off by the ball bouncing on the baseline.
40-30: Tsitsipas can't return the serve in play.
40-40: The world No.4 attacks the net and makes a huge volley. Crowd goes wild.
Adv Tsitsipas: Epic rally. Karen blinks first. Going wide with the backhand down the line.
Break Tsitsipas: Khachanov beaten by Stefanos' power and the go-ahead break is secured.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 3-4 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas just catches the baseline with his smash.
30-0: He then just catches the line with a forehand winner. Luck for the Greek twice.
40-0: Ace down the T.
Game Tsitsipas: Two rapid service games for each player after the boomerang break.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 3-3 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas hits long.
30-0: Unreturned serve.
40-0: Khachanov is moving the Greek around. Tsitsipas can't get to the backhand.
Game Khachanov: Another unreturned serve. Easy service game for Karen.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 2-3 Tsitsipas

0-15: Karen looks to strike back. He comes to the net and makes a volley winner.
15-15: Brilliant drop shot executed by Stefanos. Khachanov can't get there.
15-30: Tsitsipas frames a backhand and it goes wide. Karen yells out c'mon.
15-40: Two chances for Khachanov to strike back as Stefanos misses a backhand. Wide.
30-40: Unreturned serve saves one break point.
Break Khachanov: Superb by the Russian. He breaks straight back as Tsitsipas nets.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-3 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov nets
15-15: He nets again but it hits the net cord and bounces over. Wins the point.
15-30: The 18th seed approaches the net but Tsitsipas passes with a ripping forehand.
15-40: Khachanov goes wide with the forehand down the line.
Break Tsitsipas: The Greek forces another error from his opponent and gets the first break.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 1-2 Tsitsipas

15-0: Khachanov floats his return too long.
30-0: And again.
30-15: Unbelievable pass from Khachanov. Crowd roar because it was that good.
40-15: Karen goes for a huge winner off the second serve but hits it well long.
Game Tsitsipas: Easy put away for the Greek at the net.

First set, Khachanov serve, Khachanov 1-1 Tsitsipas

0-15: Khachanov hits long during the first rally of the match.
15-15: The Greek brings his opponent in with a drop, but misses the passing shot.
30-15: Tsitispas nets off the second serve. Crowd groans. Clear who they support.
40-15: Stefanos drives long off the forehand side. Some good rallies starting to develop.
Game Khachanov: Karen is on the board. Solid service game. Wins it with a Tsitsipas unforced error.

First set, Tsitsipas serve, Khachanov 0-1 Tsitsipas

15-0: Tsitsipas comes to the net first point. Khachanov lob floats long.
30-0: Khachanov returns too long.
40-0: The 18th seed nets off the serve.
Game Tsitsipas: An ace down the T. Great start for the Greek. No rallies.

2:40pm AEDT: Tsitsipas to serve first. Starting imminently.

2:36pm AEDT: Both players are out on court and warming up. Can Khachanov cause an upset and reach his first Grand Slam final? Or will the Greek third seed match on to his second?

2:25pm AEDT: Players are close to coming out on court. Crowd is building. What a match this promises to be.

1:30pm AEDT: Beautiful day in Melbourne today for the first men's semi-final. Players will be entering the court in around an hour. How exciting!

Pre-match: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of the Australian Open semi final match between Karen Khachanov and Stefanos Tsitsipas from Rod Laver Arena.

Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas head-to-head results

Khachanov and Tsitsipas have played each other on five occasions.

The Greek holds an impressive 100 per cent win record in their H2H history.

In their last match in Rome, Tsitsipas came from one set down to win in three sets.

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What time is Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas?

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Date	Friday, January 26	Thursday, January 25	Thursday, January 25	Friday, January 26
Time	3:30am GMT	10:30pm ET	10:30pm ET	2:30pm AEDT

How to watch Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi final of the Australian Open

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TV channel	Eurosport 1 or 2	ESPN/ESPN2	TSN1/TSN5	Channel 9
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The Australian Open can also be watched on SmartTV's 9Now and Stan Sport as well as 9Gem.

Fans can also stream the Australian Open through 9Now and Stan Sport.

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Eurosport 1 and 2 will provide daily coverage of the action in Melbourne.

UK fans can also stream the Australian Open through the discovery+ app, the Eurosport app, or through eurosport.co.uk

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Matches will be shown on either TSN1 or TSN5.

Canadian fans are able to live stream the action from Melbourne Park on TSN+.

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