ATP 250 Adelaide: Semi-final line-up announced, Paul - Auger-Aliassime on the program

With just a few days to go before the start of the Australian Open, the preparatory tournaments for the major continue, and the Adelaide tournament is no exception.

The quarter-finals were on the cards this Thursday, and the headliners held their own.

Number 1 seed Tommy Paul is just one win away from a place in the top 10.

The American was less troubled than in his match against Manuel Guinard, dominating Australian lucky loser Rinky Hijikata without too much trouble (6-3, 6-4).

A clash for a place in the final will take place against Félix Auger-Aliassime. The Canadian, seeded number 3, dominated Marcos Giron (7-6, 6-3) to confirm his upset win over Arthur Cazaux in the previous round.

This will be the second meeting between the two players after Indian Wells in 2023, which Auger-Aliassime won in a third-set tie-break.

However, the last Frenchman in the draw was eliminated. Benjamin Bonzi was unable to find the net against Miomir Kecmanovic.

The Serb won (6-2, 6-3). A match against Sebastian Korda, seeded number 2, awaits him for a place in the final.

The American didn't need to take to the court, as Thanasi Kokkinakis was forced to withdraw with a shoulder injury.