Alexander Zverev stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach 2024 Australian Open semifinals

MELBOURNE, Australia — Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over No. 2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday night and moved into an Australian Open semifinal against two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev.

The sixth-seeded Zverev was a up a break in the third set and missed a chance to serve it out but he didn’t blink the second time, finishing off a 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4 victory.

Wimbledon champion Alcaraz was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam match last year. He won’t get the chance in Australia this time.


Alexander Zverev celebrates after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Jan. 24, 2024.
Alexander Zverev celebrates after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Jan. 24, 2024. AP

Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his Australian Open loss to Alexander Zverev on Jan. 24, 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his Australian Open loss to Alexander Zverev on Jan. 24, 2024. Getty Images

It was Zverev’s first win over a top-5 player at a Grand Slam, and the reward was a spot in the semis for the seventh time at a major.

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