Alcaraz Storms Past de Minaur to Book Australian Open Semifinal Spot
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant form at the Australian Open, crushing local favorite Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals. The victory marked a significant milestone for the 22-year-old Spanish star, who is now on the cusp of achieving a career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz's efficient play and precise serving proved too much for de Minaur to handle, as he took control of the match from an early stage. Despite facing three break points in the fifth game of the first set, Alcaraz's retooled serve held firm, and he went on to take a commanding 3-0 lead.
De Minaur fought back valiantly, breaking back before recovering another break in the ninth game, but Alcaraz's level remained unshakeable. The young Spaniard hit two rasping backhand crosscourt winners to seal the second set, and he never looked back as he wrapped up the victory.
Alcaraz will now face third-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, a matchup that promises to be an epic battle between two of the world's top players. The 22-year-old warned his rivals that he is "just really happy" with his form and feels like his level is increasing with each round.
Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina delivered another stunning upset at the Australian Open, trouncing third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 to set up a semifinal showdown with Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The victory brought "a little light" of hope to Ukraine, where many people are struggling without electricity and heating due to Russia's ongoing attacks.
Svitolina, who is on a 10-match winning streak, has been playing some of the best tennis of her life. She hopes that her success will bring positivity to Ukrainians watching at home, particularly during the harsh winter months.
The women's semifinals are set for Wednesday, with Svitolina facing Sabalenka in one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant form at the Australian Open, crushing local favorite Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals. The victory marked a significant milestone for the 22-year-old Spanish star, who is now on the cusp of achieving a career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz's efficient play and precise serving proved too much for de Minaur to handle, as he took control of the match from an early stage. Despite facing three break points in the fifth game of the first set, Alcaraz's retooled serve held firm, and he went on to take a commanding 3-0 lead.
De Minaur fought back valiantly, breaking back before recovering another break in the ninth game, but Alcaraz's level remained unshakeable. The young Spaniard hit two rasping backhand crosscourt winners to seal the second set, and he never looked back as he wrapped up the victory.
Alcaraz will now face third-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, a matchup that promises to be an epic battle between two of the world's top players. The 22-year-old warned his rivals that he is "just really happy" with his form and feels like his level is increasing with each round.
Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina delivered another stunning upset at the Australian Open, trouncing third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 to set up a semifinal showdown with Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The victory brought "a little light" of hope to Ukraine, where many people are struggling without electricity and heating due to Russia's ongoing attacks.
Svitolina, who is on a 10-match winning streak, has been playing some of the best tennis of her life. She hopes that her success will bring positivity to Ukrainians watching at home, particularly during the harsh winter months.
The women's semifinals are set for Wednesday, with Svitolina facing Sabalenka in one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
just another day where tennis proves that youth is beautiful 
22yo Alcaraz is on fire and his serve is looking 
can't wait to see him take on Zverev in the semis 
! He's like a machine out there, so efficient and precise with his shots 
. I mean, who can stop him now? He deserves to be on the cusp of that career Grand Slam 
, but you have to wonder if he can handle the pressure in the finals... Can he keep it up? His serve is looking solid, though 
! I'm so glad she's bringing some positivity to Ukraine right now, especially during this tough time 
Her game is so strong and she's got this fire in her belly that's hard to match.
Can't wait to watch those two go head-to-head on Wednesday.
, all that confidence and talent coming together. I'm loving his carefree attitude too, "just really happy" 
, it's infectious! And can we talk about Elina Svitolina's stunning win over Coco Gauff? That's what we need right now, a little light in the darkness 
️. Ukrainian fans, you should be so proud of her 
, especially that matchup between Svitolina and Sabalenka. Bring it on! 
alcaraz is on fire 
and can't wait for the women's semis too 
... I mean, he was super dominant and all, but like, de Minaur is still a top-notch player, you know? 
. On the other hand, Alcaraz's serve was on point, and he did look pretty unbeatable out there 
and his form is so consistent 
i'm so hyped for him vs zverev in the semis 
bringing light and hope to ukraine during such dark times 
let's go Svitolina vs Sabalenka in the semis 
. but seriously, it's amazing to see these young players dominating on the court. Alcaraz's confidence is growing by the round, and he's clearly got this 
! It'll be interesting to see how she takes on Sabalenka in the semis 
. Can't wait for the women's semifinals on Wednesday 
. Just a minor thing, but it drives me crazy when it's not easy to find what I want on these sports sites... 
that's faster than most pro tennis players! and svitolina's been playing with a new coach who's helped her improve her game by 20% 
.
. who do you think will win? 
alcarazs win is awesome and all but like, what about de minaurs struggles? he wasnt even the same player out there after the first set lmao anyway, its not like hes being forced to play or anything. on a more serious note, have you noticed how much tv time these athletes get? they're practically getting paid for every press conference and cute outfit change 
. I'm getting chills thinking about him potentially achieving that career Grand Slam... what an era we're living in for tennis!
... Can't they make it look prettier? The stats are literally the same on every site, just with different formatting 
. Oh and btw, Elina Svitolina is a total underdog story, but her win was totally overshadowed by all those tennis stats 
...
. And what's with everyone expecting him to achieve a career Grand Slam now? It's just tennis, calm down