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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Both players have won 1 game each so far. Giving each other an equally tough time in the searing Australia heat.
Alexander Zverev kicks off the game with the first serve. He will hope for a good showing in the first set 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.
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.
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.
