Alcaraz Reaches Australian Open Final: 2nd-Longest Men’s Major Run
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a grueling five-hour and one-minute semifinal match at the 2026 Australian Open on January 30, 2026, securing his place in the final.Alcaraz...
- the match, played at Rod Laver arena in Melbourne, Australia, is the third-longest in Australian Open history.
- 3, in a contest marked by dramatic swings in momentum.
Alcaraz defeats Zverev in Five-Hour Australian Open Semifinal
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a grueling five-hour and one-minute semifinal match at the 2026 Australian Open on January 30, 2026, securing his place in the final.Alcaraz won with a score of 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5.
the match, played at Rod Laver arena in Melbourne, Australia, is the third-longest in Australian Open history. Alcaraz celebrated his victory by falling to the court after hitting a forehand winner on match point.
Alcaraz, ranked No. 1 in the world,overcame Zverev,ranked No. 3, in a contest marked by dramatic swings in momentum. The final set saw Alcaraz break Zverev’s serve to close out the match.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 30: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after breaking a game in the Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Alexander Zverev of Germany during day 13 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2026 in Melbourne, australia. (Photo by lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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