Ash Barty produced a dominant display to make it to the women's singles final at Melbourne Park but she was quick to move her focus to another Australian tennis champion, the retiring Dylan Alcott.
Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis and Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden booked themselves an All-Australian showdown in the men's doubles final.
Look back on day 11 as it happened.
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By Paul Johnson
'We were both crying': Barty offers touching Alcott tribute
It's not uncommon for anyone to say how nice or genuine Ash Barty is and once again that shone through following her semifinal win over Madison Keys.
It was a day to celebrate the success of her and fellow Australians on court.
The men's doubles final is an all-Aussie affair with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis to play Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden.
The mixed doubles final sees Australians Jordan Kubler and Jaimee Fourlis playing fifth seeds Kristina Mladenovic and Ivan Dodig.
But in a moment that was historic for Barty, as the first Australian woman to make the final in her home slam in 42 years she was asked how proud she was to be a part of some wild Australian success at this tournament.
Barty though breezed past her own success to pay tribute to Dylan Alcott, who had just lost his final match in the men's quad wheelchair singles final.
"Incredibly proud," she said.
"Honestly, Dylan for me is at the forefront of that.
"He has inspired a nation.
"He's inspired the whole globe and we were watching his match today, and I mean, I was with my physio about an hour before coming out and when he was saying his acceptance speech we were both crying.
"I was like 'I need to get out there and get ready, get game on' but I just wanted to watch Dylan.
"You look around and the way that he and the Australian Open have worked together to open up opportunities for more disabled people to play tennis around the world and have a go is just exceptional.
"I couldn't be more proud of him."
By Paul Johnson
Thanks for joining us
Another day down and an emotional one it was for the Australian contingent.
We now know the men's doubles will be an all-Aussie affair.
But sadly for Dylan Alcott he could not end his career on a high.
While for Ash Barty another grand slam singles title looms large.
Thank you for reading. I'll be back tomorrow for the men's singles semifinals.
By Paul Johnson
Barty into Australian Open final
Ash Barty has done it.
The Australian world number one has become the first Australian woman to make the final at her her home grand slam since Wendy Turnbull achieved that in 1980 at Kooyong.
And Barty did it in emphatic fashion with a 6-1, 6-3 drubbing of 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys.
She will now take on either American Danielle Collins or 2020 French Open winner Iga Swiatek in the final on Saturday night.
Keys had been on a tear this Australian summer. She won a title in Adelaide before making her way to the semifinals at Melbourne Park, but the powerful American proved no match for the all-court game of Barty.
The first set was a complete demolition job, as Barty broke Keys in the opening game and never let up to take the set 6-1 in less than half an hour.
The second set, after a tight opening and a slight dip in Barty's game, was more of the same.
24 unforced errors streamed from the Keys racquet throughout the match, as she, like so many before her, struggled to deal with the Barty slice backhand.
That was relative to 20 winners from Barty and just 8 from the American.
Keys could also do little to make any inroads on the Barty serve, when the first ball landed Barty won over 85 per cent of points.
It was a brilliant performance from the Australian, who still has not dropped a set this tournament.
Barty described the experience of making the final at her home slam as "unreal" when speaking to Jim Courier on Channel Nine.
"Honestly, it's just incredible," she said.
"I love this tournament, I love coming out here and playing in Australia, and as an Aussie we're exceptionally spoiled that we're a grand slam nation, we get to play in our backyard, and I'm just happy that I get to play my best tennis here.
"I've done well before and now we have a chance to play for a title. It's unreal."
Dominant as she was though, Barty knew she had to stay on top of the dangerous Keys and paid credit to her opponent.
"I just tried to run and just adapt and try and make as many balls as I could and keep Maddy under the pump on her serve, because she's got the ability to really take it away from you really quickly without you even realising what's happening," Barty said.
"It's just so nice to see her back where she belongs. She is an amazing human being.
"What I love most that she is a great person, no matter what happens on the court, she looks you in the eye, gives you a good handshake.
"I just love that about her."
By Paul Johnson
There's the break
Barty breaks and and goes up 6-1, 4-2.
Keys managed to save two break points before Barty took advantage of a poor approach shot from the American and ripped a forehand down the line.
By Paul Johnson
Bit of Barty love from you readers as she goes up 3-2
I'm isolating, so I have Ash to look forward to, and the Tillies at 1am! I hope I make it...
- Natty
Go Barty Go!!!
-Moz
And to answer the below question she has not lost a set.
Has Ash Barty lost a set this open?
-Curious
By Paul Johnson
Trading service holds but Keys's was big
Barty has continues to roll early in the second set with a pair of easy service holds for a 2-1 lead.
But Keys suddenly showed signs of life on her own serve.
Struggling badly throughout this match, with the world number 1 in fine form, Keys was down 0-30 on her opening service game of the set but she managed four big plays in a row to hold.
For the American it was needed. If she goes down another break this one might be as good as over.
By Paul Johnson
Barty is racing towards the final
So far this is an absolute demolition job from Ash Barty.
The Australian has been all over Madison Keys from the very first game when she broke the American's serve with a beautiful crosscourt forehand.
After breaking Keys in the opening game Barty held to love, and after one Keys hold broke her again for a 4-1 lead.
Keys then tried to rally and pushed hard on Barty's next service game but a big Barty serve saved a break point before she took the game.
In that game, Keys began to attack the net which paid off as Barty's level came down slightly as she missed a couple of pass attempts.
However, the Australian was not perturbed, her low slice causing the unforced errors to flow from the Keys forehand, as she broke to take the opening set 6-1 in just 26 minutes.
By Paul Johnson
Double break for Barty
The Australian is locked in here.
Her depth of shot is phenomenal and she is painting the baseline, forcing Keys backwards and into multiple errors.
It's now a 4-1 lead and this one is getting away from Keys quicker than a hiccup.
By Paul Johnson
2-1 Barty
That break was followed by a ruthless hold to love to consolidate it.
Keys though to her credit has not been rattled by the start of Barty and just played a very strong service game, making plenty of first serves to hold.
That's what she needs to do.
By Paul Johnson
Barty breaks in the opening game
And that one is indicative of how this match could go.
Some winners from both players but some unforced errors from Keys when Barty pushed her around the court.
That was as good a start as Barty could hope for.
By Paul Johnson
Keys wins toss and will serve
Madison Keys wins the toss and unsurprisingly elects to serve.
This looms as somewhat of a tough match for Barty, if Keys finds her best, but that is as always a big if.
We all know what Barty will do out there, she will serve well, look to use her slice backhand to set up points and her forehand to finish them.
But Keys, Keys is different. Her mobility could be an issue if Barty can expose her traditionally average movement.
However, the 26-year-old American, who has now won 10 matches straight and claimed a title in Adelaide. She has always been prodigious and has the power to blow Barty off the court.
While Keys can be wild, the 2017 US Open finalist possesses weapons in her serve and both groundstrokes. But they can be erratic and she can also get down on herself mentally.
By Paul Johnson
Head-to-head: Ash Barty and Madison Keys
- 2017 Roland Garros round 1: Keys def Barty 6-3, 6-2
- 2019 Fed Cup: Barty def Keys 6-4, 6-1
- 2019 Roland Garros Q/F: Barty def Keys 6-3, 7-5
By Paul Johnson
Your thoughts on Dylan Alcott's loss
Unfortunate. It would have been wonderful for Dylan to finish his career with a win. He is a champion tennis player and human being. Cheers and thank you for the entertainment. I’m sure you have been an inspiration for many young people with different abilities
-Annette Hallal
Alcott looked unimpressed, bitter even. Great game though. Well done to Schroder.
-Natty
By Paul Johnson
Barty facing 42 years of history and Keys to make Aus Open final
When Ash Barty takes the court on Rod Laver Arena to battle Madison Keys she will be looking to overturn 42 years of history.
It's been 42 long years since Wendy Turnbull was the last Australian woman to make the final in the tournament.
Back then the event was held at Kooyong, played on grass, and Barty was 16 years from being born.
Turnbull lost 6-0, 7-5 on that day to Czech star Hana Mandlikova.
Since then it's been a duck egg for Australian women at home.
Barty, who has a 2-1 lifetime record against Keys, has gone close before.
In 2020 she seemed on track before she was upended at this stage by American Sofia Kenin, who eventually went on to become champion that year.
While in 2021 and 2019 she exited at the quarterfinal stage.
Last year to Czech player Karolina Muchova in a large upset and in 2019 at the hands of finalist Petra Kvitova.
By Paul Johnson
Schroder stuns Alcott to take Australian Open title
Dylan Alcott's history-making grand slam quad wheelchair singles career is over in inauspicious fashion.
The Australian champion humbled on Rod Laver Arena by Dutchman Sam Schroder in a 7-5, 6-0 upset.
Alcott had flashes of brilliance throughout the match. But an erratic, error-strewn performance against an opponent at his best cost the Australian an eighth-straight title at Melbourne Park.
Alcott's best chances came in a tight first set, but despite having 10 break point chances on Schroder's serve he simply could not manage to take advantage, only breaking the Dutchman twice.
In contrast Schroder broke Alcott on 3 of 7 chances — the third to take the opening set and take control of the match.
16 unforced errors in that first set from the Alcott racquet did not help as Schroder, who also conquered Alcott in the 2020 US Open final took control with some exceptional groundstrokes.
Where the first set was tight the second was anything but as the Dutchman played a game Alcott on this day could not match.
The winners flowed freely from both sides for him, whereas for the newly minted Australian of the Year it was errors that flowed.
That was sadly the case for Alcott on the final point as he netted a backhand and the Dutchman celebrated.
He paid immediate tribute to Alcott after the match
"You have done a great thing inspiring the world and I hope to one day do one small part of what you have as well, so thank you for all that you have done," Schroder said.
His career will still be celebrated though. A stunning 15 grand slam quad wheelchair singles titles on all surfaces, including the 2021 Grand Slam the highlight to a historic career.
Alcott was moved post match as he thanked Schroder and the crowd.
"Congratulations, you'll be winning many of these," Alcott said before his voice cracked ever so slightly as he realised the enormity of the moment.
"This the last time I ever get to speak on this court — thank you to every single person for changing my life I appreciate it so much."
By Paul Johnson
This is going downhill fast
Schroder now up 4-0 with a double break.
By Paul Johnson
Schroder holds again
Alcott again had a pair of break points on the Schroder serve but yet again unforced errors saw them wasted.
That's a 3-0 lead now for the Dutchman - only one break though.
By Paul Johnson
And there's the break
Schroder held to love for a 1-0 lead in this second set and has now broken Alcott for a 2-0 lead.
Alcott has been getting look ins on most of Schroder's service games but he really needs to up his level here if he's a chance for that farewell victory.
By Paul Johnson
Sam Schroder takes the first set
Could Sam Schroder upset Dylan Alcott's farewell tour?
It seems there is every chance he could, because he has just taken the opening set 7-5 with a stunning cross-court backhand winner.
Alcott saved a couple of break points early in that game with some big serves before the Dutchman took the set. Schroder is now just one set away from repeating the upset of Alcott he staged at the 2020 US Open.
Schroder has played the big points well and Alcott has not. The Dutchman converted on 3/7 break points, whereas Alcott had 10 but only won 2.
His 16 unforced errors compared to Schroder's 10 also hurt the Australian champion badly — he needs to turn both of those statistics around here.
