Carlos Alcaraz will play a fourth Grand Slam final in a row. New proof of the domination of the world number 1. The latter manages for the first time to export his magic to Melbourne, although he had never done better than a quarter-final at the Australian Open. The Spaniard will play his first final at the Australian Major against Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. He defeated Alexander Zverev (6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5) in the semi-finals this Friday morning after 5h26 of effort.
True to form, the German was feverish during the key moments of the first two rounds. However, the body of “Carlitos” gave way. Cramps disrupted his imperial march and despite his annoyance at the medical timeout granted to his opponent, “Sascha” re-mobilized to return to two sets everywhere thanks to two tie-breaks won.
Lying on the court
Zverev trembled again in the final act even though he had broken from the start. After multiple scattered break points, Alcaraz ended up coming back to level at 5-5. The six-time Grand Slam winner lay down on the court, with joy and relief, once qualification was in his pocket. A celebration usually reserved for final victories.
