Report: Rublev makes it over the line in epic encounter with Rune

"I was 5-2 down in the fitfh set, 6-5 down two match points, then 5-0 7-2 down in the super tie-break. In my life I've never been able to win matches like this.  

"Especially to do it in a very special tournament like the Australian Open, to be in the quarterfinals is something I will remember for sure all my life. I have no words, I'm shaking! 

"Of course, nobody wants to face Novak [Djokovic]. I'm just so happy to win this match. I'll enjoy this evening and we'll see what happens next."  

Twenty-two aces, 58 winners, 64 per cent success rate at net (18/28), it was thrilling from start to finish from the fifth seed's racquet.  

Rublev has been on the cusp of major glory for a handful of seasons. 

The 25-year-old has booked his second last-eight ticket in Melbourne, which is his seventh major quarterfinal. In this form a maiden semifinal wouldn't be a surprise.