Greek trailblazer Tsitsipas continues Melbourne quest


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019

Tennis - Australian Open - Quarter-final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, January 22, 2019. Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in action with Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas added another thrilling chapter to his Australian Open odyssey on Tuesday, the 20-year-old felling Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-6(2) to claim a maiden Grand Slam semi-final for the Mediterranean nation.

Having already floored Roger Federer to send shockwaves through the tournament, the 14th seed can create further tennis history for his country when he plays for a spot in the final against Rafa Nadal or Frances Tiafoe.

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