Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open by defeating No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match. Zverev claimed victory with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 win on Wednesday.
The intense quarterfinal saw Zverev dominating the first two sets before Alcaraz fought back, winning the third set tiebreak to push the match to a fourth set. Zverev, a former Australian Open semifinalist, admitted to struggling in the third set due to overthinking but managed to regain control in the fourth set.
Despite facing an ankle issue that required medical attention, Zverev showed resilience and determination to overcome Alcaraz in a closely contested fourth set. The victory sets up a semifinal clash with Daniil Medvedev, while Jannik Sinner will take on top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the other semifinal match.
Zverev expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I would much rather feel the way I’m feeling right now with, maybe, a bit of pain here and there and be in the semifinals than be at home right now and watch this tournament.” His determination and fighting spirit were evident as he pushed through the physical discomfort to secure his place in the next round.