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Australian Open 2019 schedule and order of play for Friday, January 25

The semi-finals conclude in Melbourne in Day 12 of the Australian Open.

US Open champion Naomi Osaka reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals with victory over Karolina Pliskova, setting up a showpiece clash with Petra Kvitova.

Kvitova's triumph over Danielle Collins saw her reach a first Grand Slam final since being stabbed by an intruder in her home just over two years ago.

Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas was looking to become just the third player to beat both Roger Federer and Nadal in the same tournament, but the no.2 seed crushed his opponent in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic and Lucas Pouille is the headline act on Friday to complete the final draw.

Here’s the full schedule and order of play for Friday January 25...

Rod Laver Arena | Play begins from 3am GMT

  1. Samantha Stosur/Shuai Zhang vs (2) Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic
  2. (1) Novak Djokovic vs (28) Lucas Pouille

Court 3 | Play begins from 2am GMT

  1. Kgothatso Montjane/Lucy Shuker vs (2) Marjolein Buis/Sabine Ellerbrock
  2. (1) Dylan Alcott vs Andy Lapthorne

Court 8 | Play begins from 2am GMT

  1. (1) Diede de Groot/Aniek van Koot vs Giulia Capocci/Yui Kamiji
  2. Heath Davison vs (2) David Wagner
  3. To be confirmed
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