Marin Cilic ended Kyle Edmund’s hopes of an Australian Open final on Thursday, and we pick out the best pictures.
The usually mild-mannered Edmund angrily confronted the umpire over the timing of a Hawkeye call he said cost him a point.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Kyle Edmund of Great Britain argues with the chair umpire in his semi-final match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
And when the umpire wouldn’t help, he took it all the way to the match referee!
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Kyle Edmund of Great Britain argues with the assistant umpire in his semi-final match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Cilic started poorly, causing frustration, but his serve dug him out of trouble.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Marin Cilic of Croatia reacts in his semi-final match against Kyle Edmund of Great Britain on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
It was a packed out Melbourne park enjoying the action beneath a spectacular sky.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: A general view of Rod Laver Arena at sunset during the semi-final match between Marin Cilic of Croatia and Kyle Edmund of Great Britain on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Cilic’s forehand had Edmund covering a lot of ground as he dictated play throughout.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: (EDITORS NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) A general view of Rod Laver Arena at sunset during the semi-final match between Marin Cilic of Croatia and Kyle Edmund of Great Britain on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
It proved too much in the end for Edmund, who visibly wilted as the game went on.
Edmund’s chief tormentor was the Croatian’s serve, which was just about immaculate for large periods.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Marin Cilic of Croatia serves in his semi-final match against Kyle Edmund of Great Britain on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Edmund trudged off with his Australian Open dream in tatters, but his reputation enhanced.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Kyle Edmund of Great Britain walks off the court after losing his semi-final match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day 11 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
