Win moves Alcaraz closer to career Grand Slam
Jan 27, 2026, 07:43 AM ET Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz moved within two wins of completing a career Grand Slam after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alex de Minaur to close play Tuesday at the Australian Open. In his first semifinal in Australia, Alcaraz will take on 2025 runner-up Alexander Zverev, who beat 20-year-old Learner…
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz moved within two wins of completing a career Grand Slam after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alex de Minaur to close play Tuesday at the Australian Open.
In his first semifinal in Australia, Alcaraz will take on 2025 runner-up Alexander Zverev, who beat 20-year-old Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) under cover in an afternoon match.
They’re 6-6 in head-to-heads, with Zverev winning the quarterfinal here in 2024, their only meeting in Australia.
“It’s going to be a great battle,” Alcaraz said. “I’m looking forward to playing him here, taking revenge.”
