The world No.151 was born at Te Anau, before moving to Europe.
The world No.2 was only a few minute into his match against Alexander Zverev.
Italian Luca Nardi is currently ranked 123rd in the world.
The former world No.1 has already served her nine-month suspension.
The world No.5 was dobbed in by a Russian-speaking official, who recognised his obscenity.
The Italian fought back from a two-set deficit to become the youngest winner at Rod Laver Arena since 2008.
The Belarusian blew her Chinese opponent off the court in just 76 minutes to claim back-to-back titles in Melbourne.
The Russian came back from two sets down to lock in a date against Jannik Sinner for the title.
The Italian fourth seed has ended Djokovic's quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.
The 2023 US Open winners weren't able to add a Melbourne title to their trophy cabinet.
The world No.2 had too much power for the two-time ASB Classic winner.
In the women's draw, Dayna Yastremska and Zheng Qinwen have both reached their maiden Grand Slam semi-finals.
The world No.93 has beaten two Grand Slam champions to reach the final four.
Organisers breathed a sigh of relief, after a relatively early finish at Rod Laver Arena.
The ASB Classic champ was pushed hard by the Ukrainian before finishing strong to clinch her place in the final four in Melbourne.
Morgan Riddle paid the price, as American Taylor Fritz reached the final eight at Melbourne.
The sixth seed also outlasted honorary Kiwi Cam Norrie in a five-set thriller.
The Serb is rounding into form, but the Belarusian has been imperious.
The American has carried her dominant form from Auckland to Melbourne, while Aryna Sabalenka was also scarcely troubled in her fourth-round tie.
The 10-time champion breezed past France's Adrian Mannarino in straight sets.