LiveCarlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Live score: Alcaraz clinches second set, Zverev in trouble
The stage is set for the first semi-final of the ongoing Australian Open 2026. World number one Carlos Alcaraz will be taking on world number three Alexander Zverev in the high-octane clash as both stars look to make their way into the final.

Spain's very own Carlos Alcaraz is all set to take on Germany's Alexander Zverev in the first semi-final of the ongoing Australian Open 2026. The two stars have been in good form of late in the tournament, and they will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game as they look to book their berth in the summit clash of the tournament.
Live updates : Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Live score: Spanish superstar looks to make way towards maiden title
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11:42 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
3-3
Both are evenly matched once again, 3 games each here in the third set. Alcaraz will be looking to switch into a different gear now as he would look to finish the clash now.
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11:30 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz flying through the game now
Alcaraz looks very confident in the third set, with both players having won one game each, the Spaniard is making Zverev work for each and every point. The game seems to be slipping away from the German here.
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11:16 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
What a comeback!
Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the second set! What an incredible performance by the Spaniard, coming back from 2-5 down to win the set in the tie break.
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10:53 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Zverev on the brink here!
Carlos Alcaraz, in true Spaniard fashion has scripted quite the comeback here in the second set. Being 5-2 down, the star player has managed to make it 5-4 after consecutive points here. Giving Zverev a real run for his money.
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10:38 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz looking shaky
Alexander Zverev is looking to make a comeback here, leading the world number one by 4-2 after losing the first set, Zverev looks dead set on making the second set his own.
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10:24 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Zverev with the lead
The German star is leading here with a score of 2-1. Alcaraz keeps trying to claw his way back into the game, but Zverev seems to have the answer ready with him in this second set here.
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10:11 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
1st game goes to Zverev!
Zverev has won the first game of the second set, a very long first game here. The two went back and forth quite a bit, with Zverev looking frustrated at times.
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9:59 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz with the first set!
Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the first set here. In a set that went back and forth throughout, the Spaniard clinched it in the latter stages. The first set was won with a score of 6-4 by the world number one.
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9:49 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Zverev looking to gain the lead
Alexander Zverev has won four games here, with Alcaraz having won three. We are in the eighth game of the first set, and both stars are still evenly matched.
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9:36 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
2-2!
Still the game is even here. 2 games each have been won by Zverev and Alcaraz here. Nothing to differentiate the two here so far.
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9:27 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
At par so far!
Both players have won 1 game each so far. Giving each other an equally tough time in the searing Australia heat.
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9:18 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Zverev with the serve
Alexander Zverev kicks off the game with the first serve. He will hope for a good showing in the first set here.
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9:10 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
The players are here!
Carlos Alcaraz is here alongside Alexander Zverev! The two stars will be locking horns very soon in this semi-final clash! Stay tuned for live updates from throughout the game.
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9:05 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
Head-to-Head
It is interesting to note that both Alcaraz and Zverev hace faced each other 12 times across all ATP competitions and both have won the tie six times each. A thrilling bout awaits here.
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8:43 AM (IST) January 30, 2026
WELCOME!
Welcome to our live coverage of the first semi-final of the ongoing Australian Open 2026. We have two games lined up for you today, and firstly, we have world number one Carlos Alcaraz facing world number three Alexander Zverev. The two stars will hope for their best and will look to stay at the top of their games as they aim to get their ticket booked for the final on February 1.