Novak Djokovic is on track for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title but question marks remain over his fitness ahead of Monday's fourth-round clash with Alex de Minaur as his injured left hamstring continues to cause problems.
Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the third round but fears about the durability of his injured hamstring only grew as the Serbian once again struggled.
"It's really difficult to say with Novak exactly what's happening physically. He's getting the job done, he certainly doesn't look like he's percent," seven-times Grand Slam champion John McEnroe told Eurosport. Rublev, 25, believes ninth seed Rune will not be the underdog in their contest, with the Dane a dark horse at the tournament following his Paris Masters final victory over Djokovic in November.
Shelton will be competing in the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career -- a remarkable achievement for the 20-year-old who a year ago was No. 569 in the ATP Rankings and still in college.
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