The German sixth seed delivered one of his most impressive Grand Slam performances to secure a hard-fought victory over the young Spaniard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match took unexpected turns as Zverev dominated the first two sets with a commanding scoreline of 6-1, 6-3, putting him in a seemingly unassailable position. However, Alcaraz, displaying his fighting spirit, clawed his way back into the contest, winning the third set in a tiebreak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zverev, aiming to close out the match, faced a momentary setback as he failed to serve it out when leading two sets to love and 5-3 in the third. The young Spaniard seized the opportunity and forced a fourth set, extending the battle into the early hours of Thursday morning in Melbourne.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Undeterred by the setback, Zverev regrouped and steadied himself in the fourth set, eventually securing a hard-fought 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4 victory. The result propelled Zverev into his seventh Grand Slam semifinal and his second at Melbourne Park. His opponent in the semifinal showdown will be none other than world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In an earlier clash that added to the night's drama, Medvedev triumphed over Hubert Hurkacz in a four-hour, five-set thriller. The intensity and drama of the quarterfinal battles at the Australian Open showcased the resilience, skill, and determination of the top players vying for a coveted spot in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/australian-open-zverev-ends-alcaraz-gland-slam-semis-run.jpg", "alt_img": "Australian Open: Zverev ends Alcaraz Gland Slam semis run", "alt_title": "Australian Open: Zverev ends Alcaraz Gland Slam semis run", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Australian Open: Zverev Ends Alcaraz Gland Slam Semis Run On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Australian Open: Zverev Ends Alcaraz Gland Slam Semis Run, Alcaraz Gland Slam: Alexander Zverev showcased his resilience and determination, outlasting the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4 in.", "seo_keywords": "Alcaraz Gland Slam, Alexander Zverev, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open, The German, Grand Slam, Melbourne Park, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz", "tag": "", "tagging": "Alcaraz Gland Slam, Alexander Zverev, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open, The German, Grand Slam, Melbourne Park, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "australian-open-zverev-ends-alcaraz-gland-slam-semis-run", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "835", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-01-24 20:46:03", "updated": "2024-01-24 20:46:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Alcaraz Gland Slam, Alexander Zverev, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open, The German, Grand Slam, Melbourne Park, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-24 20:46:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "tennis", "cnmid": "856605", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/australian-open-zverev-ends-alcaraz-gland-slam-semis-run-12543" }