The German tennis player Alexander Zverev (2nd) advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open after defeating American Tommy Paul (12th) in a match that lasted 3 hours and 28 minutes. Zverev seeks to win his first Grand Slam title, a feat that has eluded him on previous occasions, such as in the finals of the US Open 2020 and Roland Garros 2024, where he lost in five sets. This time, he prevailed with a score of 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, and 6-1, showing solidity and decisiveness at key moments, such as in the tie-breaks of the first two sets.
In the semifinals, he will face Serbian Novak Djokovic (7th), who eliminated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (3rd) convincingly. On the other hand, the defending champion and world number one, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka (27th), also advanced to the semifinals after defeating Russian Anastasia Pavliuchenkova in three sets with a final score of 6-2, 2-6, and 6-3. Sabalenka, winner of the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Australian Open, will face Spanish Paula Badosa (11th), who surprised by defeating American Coco Gauff (3rd) 7-5 and 6-4.
Zverev reached the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third time in his career thanks to his solid and impressive performance in the match against Tommy Paul. This victory represents for Zverev another chance to fight for his first Grand Slam title, a goal he has pursued in other major tennis events.
