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Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last eight at the Brisbane International tennis quarter-finals where he will meet 2.11 metre Reilly Opelka

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last eight at the Brisbane International tennis quarter-finals where he will meet 2.11 metre Reilly Opelka

3 January 2025

The world number seven is seeking a 25th major title at the Australian Open this month but without the controversy that dogged him during the Covid pandemic.

Craig Gabriel reports.

In Auckland, Hailey Baptiste has secured the last quarter-final spot at the ASB Classic, beating Jodie Burrage in a three-set thriller.

She won the third set tie-break 8-6 and now faces Naomi Osaka.

In other matches, Alycia Parks duels with Katie Volynets , Bernarda Pera plays Robin Montgomery and top seed Madison Keys meets Clara Tauson .

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