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Aus Open Day 9 - Can Showtime Shelton shock Sinner?

·1 hr 9 min·5 clips
For the first time ever, the top six seeds in both draws have made the Australian Open quarterfinals—so why has it felt so dull?
The hosts recap day nine of the Australian Open, highlighting the unusual lack of dramatic matches despite top seeds advancing, analyze key wins like Pegula over Keyes and Mazzetti over Fritz, and discuss controversies including scheduling disputes and the ban on wearable health tech.

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A restless Australian Open day-nine check-in, strongest on Mazzetti's straight-sets step forward and the tournament's delayed drama.

Day nine at the Australian Open comes across as a slightly restless check-in: brutal heat on the way, not much drama in the bank, and everyone still trying to believe the good stuff is coming. The best stretch is the tennis talk that does not force certainty.

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