Australian Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz is dumped out of tournament after loss to Germany’s Alexander Zverev in quarter finals

World Number six Alexander Zverev of Germany has booked a final four place against Daniil Medvedev. The 26-year-old beat tournament favourite Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to advance to the next stage. 

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The match lasted 186 minutes with both players giving it their best. In the end the German proved to be a tough match for the Spaniard. Meanwhile, the other semi-final will pit Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner of Italy. 

Novak Djokovic is the current World Number 1 and the defending Australian Open Champion. The 36-year-old will look to win the game and reach yet another final and hopefully win his twenty-fifth Grand Slam title. 

Carlos Alcaraz outwitted by Alexander Zverev – 

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It was the battle of the European heavyweights in the Australian Open 2024 Quarterfinals. Sixth-seeded Zverev beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. The win will see Zverev taken on Russian Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. 

The first set saw Alexander Zverev dominate the game and win 6-1. The second set saw more dominance and amazing tennis from the German who won the set 6-3. Carlos Alcaraz won the third set via tie-break as the German was starting to get tired. 

Just when it seemed like Carlos Alcaraz was starting to make a comeback Alexander Zverev began found his game. The 26-year-old won the fourth set 6-4 to take the match and enter the final four of the tournament. 

At the end of the game, Zverev seemed happy when he spoke to the host broadcasters. While addressing his next game, Zverev said "He's been kicking my arse a lot the last year or so. But maybe that'll be it, that'll be the place”

Giving compliments to his younger opponent, the German said “I’m playing one of the best players in the world. especially over the last two years, he’s won two Grand Slams. When you are up 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, you start thinking. We’re all human. It’s a great honour to play against guys like this and when you are so close to winning your brain starts going and it’s not always helpful. But I am happy that I fought back quite well in the fourth set and didn’t let go”