Australian Open 2015: Day 10 Schedule, Matchup Predictions for Melbourne Bracket

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Published: January 27, 2015

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After a riveting Day 9 down under, the Australian Open has another exciting slate of quarterfinals matchups. Veterans and upstarts will face off with one thing in mind—clinching a spot in the semifinals.

On the men's side, two prior Aussie Open winners will face players still in search of their first major crown. No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 8 Milos Raonic will likely be the highlight of the day, with the young Canadian hoping to do what Eugenie Bouchard wasn't able to on the women's side.

Prior to the men, both Williams sisters will try for to guarantee one will make the final in Melbourne. No. 1 Serena Williams may have the tougher matchup on paper, but No. 18 Venus Williams has a date with Madison Keys, a phenom in her own right.

Heading into a crucial slate of matches, here's a look at the Day 10 schedule for the Aussie Open.



 

Djokovic Downs Raonic to Advance



For the first time in his career, Raonic has reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. In order to reach the semis, he'll have to take down the No. 1 player in the world. No big deal, right?

While members of the Big Four have been dropping like flies, Djokovic has remained consistent. The Serbian sensation has yet to drop a set to this point but also hasn't faced a player in the top 30.

At the sight of his first Grand Slam victory, Djokovic has always been a dominant force in Melbourne. SportsCenter notes just how constant the current world No. 1 has been:



One reason Raonic should come in with confidence is what happened last year. Djokovic came in as the favorite to win his fourth straight Aussie Open before being ousted by Stan Wawrinka in the quarterfinals.

This time around, it's Raonic who serves as the upstart player looking to make a name for himself against the Djoker. Sure, Raonic has enjoyed some success already, but takin...
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