Melbourne, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in five sets to make maiden Australian Open final

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2026-01-30

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Alexander Zverev and through cramp Friday in five gruelling sets to reach his first Australian Open final and move within a match of becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. The world number one outlasted the German third seed 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5 over a titanic 5hrs 27 mins in blazing hot conditions and will play either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in Sunday's title match. mp/......

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