Ashleigh Barty's dreams of becoming the first home singles winner at the Australian Open for 42 years are over after she was stunned in the semi-finals by American Sofia Kenin.

Romania's Simona Halep 7-6 (10-8), 7-5.In the men's tournament, record winner and defending champion Novak

Djokovic eased past fellow legend Roger Federer 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, 6-3 to book his place in the final.Top

 Djokovic, seeded second, is hoping for an eighth Australian Open title and a 17th grand slam.He

Respect to Roger for coming out tonight," Djokovic said.Novak Djokovic brushed aside Roger Federer to

World number one Rafael Nadal was dumped out by Dominic Thiem in a thrilling men's quarter-final at the Australian Open.

big hopes to break the monopoly in the men's game held by the power trio of Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak

singles title in Melbourne for 42 years.The first men's semi-final between Serbia's defending champion Djokovic

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hoping to become the first Australian champion in Melbourne for 42 years ©Getty ImagesDefending champion Novak

Djokovic beat Canada's Milos Raonic in straight sets ©Getty ImagesDjokovic fought back tears in a jacket

Roger Federer survived another five-set marathon and Ashleigh Barty kept dreams of a home champion alive on a pulsating first day of quarter-finals at the Australian Open.

continues.The 38-year-old has now set-up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with defending champion Novak

Djokovic."

Ashleigh Barty kept her bid for a historic home triumph at the Australian Open alive by reaching the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park.

quarter-final by seeing off Italy's 12th seed Fabio Fognini 7-6, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4.Serbia's defending champion Novak

Djokovic enjoyed serene progression by brushing aside Argentina's 14th seed Diego Schwartzman, 6-3,

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thriller, however, with Federer just edging it 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 ©Getty ImagesDefending champion, Novak

Djokovic of Serbia, eased past Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 ©Getty Images

Defending women's champion Naomi Osaka was beaten in the third round of the Australian Open today by 15-year-old United States prodigy Coco Gauff, while 38-year-old legend Serena Williams also exited the tournament.

In the men's tournament Greece’s sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas went out and world number two Novak Djokovic

was beaten 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (9-7) in his third-round match by Canada’s 32nd seed Milos Raonic.However, Novak

Djokovic progressed as expected, with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka.Spain's number

Defending singles champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both comfortably made the third round on day

superstar Serena Williams and Swiss legend Roger Federer all going through with ease.Serbia's second seed Djokovic

My serve was working extremely well in the first round and second round," Djokovic said."

World number one Ashleigh Barty recovered from a nervous start on day one of the Australian Open as she bids to become the first home singles winner of the tennis Grand Slam for 42 years.

not enjoy her day as she was beaten by 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff in an all-American duel.Novak Djokovic

Open winner lost 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 to China's Zhang Shuai.In the men's draw, Serbia's defending champion Novak

Djokovic dropped a set before beating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1.The second seed

It's great to be back in this arena that has a very special place in my heart," said Djokovic.

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty will carry home hopes at the Australian Open as the host nation looks to end its long wait for a singles champion at the opening Grand Slam of the tennis season.

would see her draw level with Australian Margaret Court as the most prolific Grand Slam winner.Novak Djokovic

he begins his title defence ©Getty ImagesIn the men's draw, the tennis power trio of Rafael Nadal, Novak

Djokovic and Roger Federer are again expected to be the ones to beat.Spain's world number one and top

will start his bid for a 20th Grand Slam title against Hugo Dellien of Bolivia.Serbian second seed Djokovic

Novak Djokovic got the better of fellow tennis heavyweight Rafael Nadal as Serbia beat Spain 2-1 to lift

final was graced by two of the sport's greats at Ken Rosewall Arena.Sixteen-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic

not.Pablo Carreño Busta and Feliciano López were Spain's selections but they were rolled aside 6-3, 6-4 by Djokovic

remember this experience for the rest of my life as definitely one of the nicest moments in my career," Djokovic

Troicki added: "I want to thank Novak for playing with me again.

Spain's world number one Rafael Nadal redeemed a singles defeat with dramatic victory in the doubles, earning his country victory over Belgium in their ATP Cup quarter-final at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.

he earned US Open and Davis Cup titles.But his day was to finish on a high.Serbian world number two Novak

Djokovic also had a testing day, taken to three sets by Canada's Denis Shapovalov, eventually coming

through on a tiebreak 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4).A decisive win by world number two Novak Djokovic brought

The quarter-final line-up was completed at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Cup in Australia, as Spain, Argentina, Canada and Belgium all made it through following the last day of group action.

defeating Chile 2-1.Dušan Lajović won the first rubber 6-2, 7-6 against Nicolás Jarry, and world number two Novak

Djokovic sealed the tie by beating Cristian Garín 6-3, 6-3.Chile got on the board in the doubles as

Novak Djokovic starred as Serbia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Association of Tennis

because I really care about playing for Serbia, but I also care about being on the team with my friends," Djokovic

recovered from their opening 3-0 defeat to Croatia by beating Argentina by the same scoreline.Dennis Novak

Tennis Professionals (ATP) Cup in Australia, as top-ranked Rafael Nadal helped Spain beat Georgia and Novak

Djokovic earned a decisive but ill-tempered win for Serbia.

Djokovic gave his country an insurmountable 2-0 lead over South Africa in their opening Group A tie as

tie-break, he marched over at one point to argue with the umpire and was jeered by the crowd.Soon after, Djokovic