. >> translation: the gaum plan was very well executed. this is good from our team. we think australia made a big improvement. i think our win gave us confidence for the future. what we have done today will serve as a base for our future successes. >> reporter: as canada failed to reach the semis, they were knocked out by england who took the lead to jody taylor who minutes later, lucy doubled the advantage, going on to win 2-1 the first time england reached the last four. >> they are a fantastic team world champions. they are not going to give up. we'll go the whole way. we'll pay them the respect they need. we are on good form and confidence. and are excited to play them. >> reporter: the count down is on for the start of the calendar. there has been withdrawals with elbow injuries. novak djokovic meanwhile has defended himself against accusations of cheating. questions have been raised over the way the world number one interacts with his coach boris becker whilst on court. any courtside coaching is prohibited. novak djokovic says all players rely on reassurance fr