Carlos Alcaraz caused pandemonium at the Australian Open with a gruelling five-hour-27-minute showdown against Alexander Zverev that had spectators on the edge of their seats. With his victory, Alcaraz secured a spot in the final, but not without a bit of drama along the way.
Despite grabbing the first two sets, Alcaraz experienced cramps at a crucial point, allowing Zverev to claw back and push the match into a nail-biting fifth set. Alcaraz, the world No. 1, dug deep to break Zverev’s serve, clinching the win and reaching the Australian Open final for the first time.
This marathon match pushed the much-anticipated Djokovic vs. Sinner clash into the night, leaving fans waiting eagerly with bated breath. Originally set for 7:30 pm, the second semi-final faced delays as the stadium had to be prepped for a new crowd of nearly 14,800 who held evening session tickets.
While Alcaraz basked in his historic win, cameras showed Jannik Sinner patiently waiting in the hallways, ready to step up for his moment under the lights. The drama was palpable, with fans glued to the screens anticipating what the Djokovic-Sinner showdown would bring after such a breathtaking day of tennis.
What a day at the Australian Open! If you’re not watching, you’re definitely missing the magic of tennis at its finest. 🎾 #AustralianOpen #CarlosAlcaraz #DjokovicSinnerDual