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Rafael Nadal Inching Toward Record Slam at Australian Open, But a New Rival Looms
We are nearing
the men's and women's semifinals
at the 2022 Australian Open, but Wednesday is Mailbag Day. Before I dive in, a few programming notes:
• The television proposition was problematic (see more below), but from here on out, ESPN should have the matches as before.
• Tennis Channel's pregame show with Martina Navratilova, Lindsay…
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US Open day nine wrap: Caroline Garcia in seventh heaven, Nick Kyrgios spits fire but goes down
Nick Kyrgios exited the US Open in a bad-tempered five-set loss to Karen Khachanov.
Russian Khachanov pulled off a 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7 (3) 6-4 victory just before 1am to reach his first grand slam semi-final, celebrating while Kyrgios destroyed two rackets and walked off court.
Khachanov will meet Casper Ruud for a place in the final while Ons Jabeur…