Eagle-eyed tennis viewers spot international billionaire courtside at Australian Open semi-finals
American billionaire Bill Gates has been picked out of the crowd at the Australian Open on Thursday night. The business magnate was courtside for Victoria Azarenka’s semi-final clash with Elena Rybakina at Rod Laver Arena. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Novak Djokovic’s father poses with pro-Russian supporters. Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “Bill Gates in the house tonight,” Nine commentator Sam Smith said during the coverage. “A happy spectator courtside to see the opening semi-final.” Bill Gates was spotted in the crowd. Credit: Nine Azarenka was on the hunt for her third Australian Open final, while 23-year-old Wimbledon champion Rybakina was looking to qualify for her first. On the men’s side of the draw, Karen Khachanov feels the experience of contesting a semi-final at last year’s US Open will hold him in good stead for his Australian Open last-four battle with Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Russian made it to the final four at Flushing Meadows last ...