World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty and sixth-seeded Rafael Nadal continue historic championship chases in an exciting AO day of play on Tuesday.

Kaia Kanepi stunned second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(10-7) to battle into her first AO quarterfinal in a match interrupted by seagulls. 

Take a spin inside the relevant numbers of Day 8 at the Australian Open.

The Russian was on the run for much of the match but handled it well.

The Canadian earned his first career win over Cilic in four tries.

In her 63rd Grand Slam, an emotional Alizé Cornet battled by former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 into her first major quarterfinal in Melbourne.

Danielle Collins hit 45 winners edging Elise Mertens 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second time.