The Australian Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, attracting top players from all corners of the globe. In a recent match, Alex Zverev knocked out Carlos Alcaraz, a rising star in the tennis world. This victory not only showcased Zverev's skill and determination but also highlighted his potential to become a future champion.
Zverev's win over Alcaraz was no easy feat. Alcaraz had been making waves in the tennis community with his exceptional talent and impressive performances. However, Zverev's experience and composure on the court proved to be too much for the young Spaniard.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, going down to No. 6 seed Alexander Zverev in four enthralling sets, 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4.
Alcaraz had already achieved a career-best result in Melbourne coming into the quarterfinal matchup, but Zverev jumped out early to take the first two sets.
Alcaraz fought back in the third -- breaking Zverev who was serving for the match at 5-3 -- but was unable to sustain his level in the fourth, bowing out in Melbourne in three hours and six minutes.
Alcaraz won Wimbledon last year and was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam match in 2023. The 20-year-old Spaniard won’t get the chance in Australia this time.
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.
“Look, I’m playing one of the best players in the world, especially over the last two years," Zverev said. "He’s been No. 1, No. 2 constantly. He’s won two Grand Slams. And when you’re up 6-1, 6-3, 5-2, you start thinking. I mean, we’re all human.
In the first men’s quarter-final of the day, Medvedev was on his way to a convincing four-set win against Hurkacz with a break in the fourth set before Hurkacz dug deep to retrieve the break and going on to force a fifth set. Medvedev began to struggle badly in the heat as the match extended, but he found a way through.
In a dramatic 11 days Medvedev has endured tough five-setters, the suffocating heat and a match that lasted until 3.40am. “After every match I’m in the locker room destroyed,” he said. “But then we do a good job. One day off is probably enough to feel good the next day. So far, so good in the beginning of the matches, and that’s what matters.”
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