Australian Open 2022 day six: Rublev v Cilic; De Minaur and Swiatek win – reside! | Sport

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 2-4* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) So, Cilic has recovered from that wobble and desires two extra video games to e book his place within the final 16. Does Rublev have one other comeback in him? He rattles by means of his service recreation right here, taking his ace rely to 16.

Elsewhere, Sorana Cirstea is serving for the match, 5-2 up on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova within the decider.

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, *1-4 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic lands his twentieth ace, then produces an ideal second serve into the physique. He’s taking his time between factors, and backs up the break with a artful second-serve ace.

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 1-3* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic will get the sting with a terrific return off a looping Rublev second serve, and earns a break level as Rublev nets a free forehand. On the subsequent level, Rublev has area for a winner down the road – however misses! That was very shut, and he can’t fairly consider it was out. It’s benefit Cilic once more.

Not fairly the twists and turns promised to this point on Rod Laver, the place Cirstea has damaged once more and now leads Pavlyuchenkova 4-1 within the decider. She’s on the verge of reaching the fourth spherical right here for simply the second time in 14 visits.

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, *1-2 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Higher from Cilic, with two brief Rublev returns dispatched on the web. He finishes off with an ace.

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 1-1* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic continues to be attempting to be aggressive on the Rublev serve, however the timing isn’t fairly there, and a few unforced errors enable Rublev to carry to like.

Fourth set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 6-3, *0-1 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic finds himself on a five-game skid having appeared near victory. Time for a consolation break, a change of blouse and a recalibration of serve. It’s nonetheless not again at full velocity, however he holds to 30 right here.

Rublev wins the third set 6-3, trails Cilic 2-1! An ace, a wild swing from Cilic, a pinpoint volley and Rublev holds to like. This recreation has modified in a short time.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), *5-3 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) An essential recreation for Cilic, who had probabilities to go a double-break up, and is now behind. Unforced errors are creeping in, and he slips 0-30 down. Can his serve rescue him? No – a ferocious return offers him no likelihood, and an unstoppable forehand winner makes it 4 video games in a row for Rublev!

Pavlyuchenkova has levelled towards Sorana Cirstea, successful the second set 6-2 – however the Romanian has damaged to steer the decider 2-0! Just a few extra twists and turns to return there, I’ll wager.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 4-3* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Terrific hustle from Rublev, who may simply be 5-1 down. He backs it up with a formidable maintain, capable of get into the web and outwork Cilic earlier than sealing with an ace. Has the momentum unexpectedly shifted?

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 3-3* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev lastly will get some pleasure on the Cilic serve, discovering two testing returns and turning a 30-15 deficit right into a break level. On second serve, he converts as Cilic sends a forehand into the web!

Within the different recreation nonetheless occurring, Pavlyuchenkova leads Cirstea 5-2 within the second set, after the Romanian gained the primary. The native wildlife is inflicting disruption, with Pavlyuchenkova by accident squashing a bug and Cirstea distracted by Melbourne’s well-known seagulls, perched up on the rafters.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 2-3* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev is wilting right here; he’s getting just about nothing without spending a dime from Cilic, each free shot punished. One other dominant rally brings up a double break level, and a Rublev forehand that lands in, a lot to his aid. A few large first serves get him out of bother.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), *1-3 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) A key stat on this battle of huge serves: Cilic has gained 31 receiving factors to Rublev’s 14. The Russian doesn’t add to his tally right here, an aggressive return going lengthy and a seventeenth ace sealing the deal.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 1-2* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic senses that is his second, and as Rublev’s serve falters he’s there to pounce, sending again any brief stuff with curiosity and incomes two extra break factors. This time he takes it, one other attacking return doing the job as Rublev finds the web.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), *1-1 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev has to search out some technique to shake Cilic out of his rhythm on serve. He lands one return winner right here, however he’s already 40-0 down, and Cilic promptly lands one other ace.

Third set: Rublev 5-7, 6-7 (3), 1-0* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic stays on the assault, nonetheless discovering clear winners – 37 to Rublev’s 24. Three break factors come and go, Rublev discovering sufficient on serve every time, and he digs out an important maintain.

This has been actually spectacular from Cilic to this point, whereas Rublev has performed inside himself. There’s higher information for his fellow Olympian; Pavlyuchenkova has damaged Cirstea to steer within the second set as she appears to degree the match.

Marin Cilic wins the second-set tie-break 7-3! The Croatian appears the stronger participant now, selecting off one other Rublev service level – however an unforced error lets the Russian again in. A giant second a 5-3 – and Cilic fires down a 213kph serve! Set level, and an unstoppable forehand, whipped into the nook of the courtroom, places him 2-0 up.

Second set tiebreak: Rublev 2-4 Cilic Marin Cilic simply misses the baseline with one other fierce return, however the subsequent one does the trick as Rublev nets. Cilic whips an immaculate forehand throughout courtroom, and responds to a wonderful Rublev return earlier than taking cost of the subsequent rally. Rublev will get a degree again on serve, however his opponent is in management on the change of ends.

Sorana Cirstea wins the primary set 6-3! An upset brewing on Rod Laver as Cirstea serves out the primary set in fashion towards the No 10 seed, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 6-6* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic on the assault once more, walloping a forehand after which smashing again a return on second serve. 15-30, however he snatches at a cross-court shot. Possibly a contact too aggressive, and Rublev digs in to carry. Tie break time!

Second set: Rublev 5-7, *5-6 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) One other pair of aces, together with one which catches the very fringe of the road down the center. A simple maintain; can he snatch one other set earlier than the tie break?

Elsewhere, Cirstea has regained the benefit within the first set, and now leads 5-2 with Pavlyuchenkova serving to remain within the set. Iga Swiatek awaits the winner.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 5-5* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) A brutal, 59-second maintain to like from Rublev, with the Russian as much as 9 aces, in comparison with Cilic’s 12.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, *4-5 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic drops the primary level, which counts as an opportunity on this serve-heavy battle. He fires down three unreturnable first serves, after which when Rublev will get right into a rally, produces some outrageous tempo to win the sport. He’s wanting very stable on the market.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 4-4* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev holds with little fuss, a spinning second serve getting the job finished as Cilic nets his return.

On Rod Laver, Sorana Cirstea received an early break however she’s been pegged again, with Pavyluchenkova again on serve in a primary set briefly interrupted by a freakishly massive insect strutting throughout the courtroom.

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Second set: Rublev 5-7, *3-4 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic whips a forehand onto the baseline and follows in to clip a cross-court volley out of Rublev’s attain. Apart from that, it’s large serves aplenty, one other ace sealing the maintain.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 3-3* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev has been susceptible on second serve – successful simply 4 of 12 factors – so a flurry of three aces is welcome right here as he holds to like, ending with a backhand down the road.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, *2-3 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic hasn’t made the fourth spherical at a slam for 2 years, however has come near some large wins. He misplaced in 5 units to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon, and in 4 to Roger Federer at Roland Garros. Right here, Rublev rallies to 40-30 down, then performs completely the fallacious shot, a mistimed effort apologetically discovering the web.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 2-2* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Cilic goes for broke at 30-0 down, swinging and lacking with an tried winner on the Rublev second serve. The Russian closes out with an ace.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, *1-2 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev has proven a latest tendency to falter towards tough opponents at slams; he hasn’t reached a quarter-final since dropping to Medvedev right here final 12 months, dropping to Marton Fucsovics at Wimbledon and Frances Tiafoe in New York. He can’t make a dent on the imperious Cilic serve right here.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, 1-1* Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Rublev powers to 40-0, makes a multitude of a drop shot that lands an inch in entrance of him, then goes again to fundamentals with a bomming ace.

Second set: Rublev 5-7, *0-1 Cilic (*denotes subsequent server) Time to go game-by-game, and Cilic makes a stable begin to the second set, large serves backed by scientific groundstrokes as he holds to fifteen.