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Aus Open: Alcaraz overcomes cramps to oust Zverev in classic semis

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Alcaraz Overcomes Cramps, Zverev in Epic Five-Set Australian Open Semifinal

By IANS News January 31, 2026 • 11:31 AM View: 604

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz lay sprawled on center court after overcoming cramps and a comeback from world No. 3 Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set Australian Open semifinal on Friday.

Alcaraz prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 in five hours and 27 minutes.

TAGS Aus Open World No Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Australian Open Melbourne Park Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic Rod Laver Arena

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