at the australian open, home favourite and world number one ashleigh barty made it look easy as she progressed to the semi finals. she dominated the americanjessicca pegula in straight sets, 6 2, 6 0, in her bid to become the first australian to win the singles title in 44 years. and she will face madison keys who s into her first grand slam semi final for four years after beating french open champion barbora krejcikova 6 3, 6 2. in the men s draw, rafa nadal s hopes of a 21st grand slam are still alive. he was cruising two sets up, only to drop the next two against canada s denis shapovolov. he had the trainer out, and said afterwards he was feeling sick. but he was back out for a thrilling winner takes all in the fifth se. which he recovered to win in his first five setter of the tournament so far. i was completely destroyed after that. yes, very tough day, very warm. honestly, i didn t practise for it. i am not 21 any more, so. after this, these matches,