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Battle of 5 hours 27 minutes, World No. 1 Alcaraz created history, defeated Zverev
Sandy Verma | January 31, 2026 3:24 AM CST

Australian Open 2025: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the first semi-final of men’s singles at the Australian Open on Friday, January 30. In this way Alcaraz completed his place in the finals. Alcaraz did wonders in this historic match that lasted 5 hours and 27 minutes. He has also expressed happiness after the victory.

22 year old Alcaraz defeated

Despite the injury, 22-year-old Alcaraz defeated Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5. He also got injured during the match. But after getting injured, he turned his weakness into strength and won the historic match of the semi-finals and made it to the finals. Carlos Alcaraz finally won the match in 5 sets and succeeded in making it to his first Australian Open final. Alcaraz will now face two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic in the final match on Sunday.

You have to believe in yourself – Alcaraz

After the victory, Alcaraz said, I always say that you have to believe in yourself, no matter what happens. No matter what you’re struggling with, what you’re going through, no matter what it is, you have to believe in yourself at all times. I was struggling in the middle of the third set. Physically it was one of the most difficult matches I have played in my short career, but I have been in similar situations. Let us tell you that if Alcaraz is successful in winning the final, he will become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam in men’s singles.

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