Aussies in mixed doubles and men's doubles also added to the hopes of winning a title as the tournament nears its climax.
Thrills and spills from Day 10 at the Australian Open

Samantha Stosur of Australia (with Shuai Zhan of China) in the women's semi final Source: Getty Images
Day 10 of the Australian Open was a day of firsts for many players but it was local hero Sam Stosur and her Chinese teammate Zhang Shuai who gave tennis fans a thrilling game worth every penny.
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