Updates from the first semi on Rod Laver ArenaAny thoughts? Email or tweet @emmavkemp 2.50am GMT
John McEnroe, of Margaret Court protest fame, believes Barty has the edge over Kevin because “she’s got more variety than any other players”.
“She drives them a little crazy, unsettles them. They don’t know quite what to do,” McEnroe told the Nine Network. “She uses that slice great, she’s a very good volleyer, having played a lot of doubles ... she’s got a sneaky big serve for someone who’s not very tall. 2.43am GMT
It’s already been a day of days for Australia on Rod Laver Arena, where Max Purcell and Luke Saville have beaten Ivan Dodig and Filip Polášek in three sets and are into the men’s doubles final.Go one step further and the pair will become the first all-Australian team to win the doubles since the days of the Woodies. Quite something for the wildcards.