"Carlos Alcaraz has charged into the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in his career with a dominant 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over local favourite Alex de Minaur, keeping his bid for a career Grand Slam alive at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old swapped extravagance for efficiency at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Tuesday to extinguish the hopes of sixth-seeded de Minaur, who was aiming to end a five-decade Australian wait for a homegrown men's champion at the tournament."
"Six-time major winner Alcaraz broke de Minaur early to take a 3-0 lead, but his retooled serve came under scrutiny in the fifth game when he faced three break points. De Minaur retrieved relentlessly and broke back to level before recovering another break in the ninth game and delighting the centre court crowd by holding in the next, but some loose points allowed Alcaraz to edge a gripping opening set."
"I'm just really happy how I'm playing every match. Each round, my level is increasing, Alcaraz said in a warning to his rivals. Today I felt really comfortable, playing great tennis that I am really proud of. Earlier, German Zverev sent down 24 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Learner Tien of the United States to book his last-four spot."
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 win over local favourite Alex de Minaur. Alcaraz began strongly, surrendered scrutiny on serve mid-set, but edged a close opening set before dominating the second and third sets. De Minaur fought back in the first set and excited the home crowd, but lost momentum as Alcaraz tightened his grip. Alcaraz will meet third seed Alexander Zverev, who earlier beat Learner Tien after delivering 24 aces to secure his own last-four spot. Alcaraz described increasing confidence and comfort in his level.
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