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The Latest: Zhang Beats Limping Keys, Reaches Quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia — The latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local):

12:15 a.m. (Tuesday)

Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai has advanced to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park after beating a limping Madison Keys 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Zhang had never won a Grand Slam match before this year's Australian Open, entering with a 0-14 record at the majors. She's now into the quarterfinals against another unseeded player, Johanna Konta of Britain.

Zhang said during the match she heard spectators behind her saying "quarterfinals, quarterfinals" and "it makes me very nervous!"

Keys dominated the first set with powerful groundstrokes that Zhang had trouble returning, breaking the Chinese player at love in the opening game.