Sixth seed Alexander Zverev causes a major upset, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in an exhilarating match at the Australian Open

Advancing to his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, Zverev is set to face the world number three, Medvedev, on the 26th.

In a remarkable turn of events, sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev secured a notable victory by defeating the world number two, Carlos Alcaraz, in four sets during the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Zverev demonstrated dominance from the outset, clinching the match with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4. Despite a spirited comeback by the Spaniard, who managed to win the third set in a tiebreak, Zverev’s aggressive baseline game ultimately proved too challenging for Alcaraz.

Zverev’s triumph propels him into the semifinals of the Australian Open. Noteworthy was the German’s exceptional serving prowess, consistently delivering precise first serves throughout the entire match. His assertive playing style effectively capitalized on Alcaraz’s errors, contributing to this significant victory.

At one point, it seemed like the world number two was staging a comeback, but Zverev’s outstanding performance in the fourth set put an end to Alcaraz’s resilience.

Reflecting on the match, Zverev acknowledged the challenge of facing one of the best players globally, particularly over the past two years. “He’s been number 1 or number 2. He’s won 2 grand slams. When you’re up 6-1 6-3 5-2, you start thinking. We’re all human. It’s a great honor to play guys like him,” Zverev commented. He also shared the mental challenges of winning and the impact on one’s thought process, expressing satisfaction at successfully completing the match.

With this victory, Zverev advances to his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, where he is slated to face world number three Daniil Medvedev on the 26th.