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"He was by far the better player, I was on my way home," says Djokovic
Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek's career Grand Slam hopes
Rybakina will face Jessica Pegula in semi-finals after American beat Amanda Anisimova
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*Djokovic 2-0 Musetti
No hanging about from 10-time champion Novak Djokovic.
The fourth seed puts together a string of powerful forehands as he overwhelms Lorenzo Musetti in another rally and forces three break points.
Musetti responds with a delicate touch at the net to save the first, and smashes down an overhead with the second, but a third proves one too many.
Djokovic strikes!
Djokovic 1-0 Musetti*
Novak Djokovic cruises into a 40-0 lead at the start of this match but Lorenzo Musetti slams a wonderful backhand down the line to get on the board.
The Italian claws back another point, but Djokovic gets up and running as he drives a forehand into the back of the court. Solid start for the Serb.
Image source, Getty ImagesCarlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, seeded first and third in the men's draw, were victorious in the first batch of quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Alcaraz beat Australian hope Alex de Minaur in straight sets, while Zverev's high-quality serving display saw him past American youngster Learner Tien.
In the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka was a straight-set winner against American teenager Iva Jovic, while third seed Coco Gauff was beaten 6-1 6-2 by Elina Svitolina.
Djokovic v Musetti
Image source, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic has already passed a couple of milestones during this year's Australian Open.
He reached 100 match wins in Melbourne and 400 in all Grand Slams.
If he lifts the title on Sunday, it will be a record-extending 11th Australian Open crown and a 25th Grand Slam singles titles overall.
That would set a new all-time record - he currently shares it with Margaret Court, who also won 24 Grand Slams during her career.
Iga Swiatek's bid to complete the career Grand Slam at this year's Australian Open was ended by Kazakh fifth seed Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek lost 7-5 6-1 as Rybakina used her power to devastating effect.
Rybakina will face American sixth seed Jessica Pegula following her 6-2 7-6 (7-1) win over Amanda Anisimova a short while ago.
Next up on Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic takes on Lorenzo Musetti.
Good morning!
Day 11 is under way at the Australian Open and finals weekend is fast approaching.
Today, the semi-final line-ups in the men's and women's singles draws will be confirmed.
Who will move a step closer to their shot at glory?
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