"Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is within two victories of a career grand slam after piling more major pain on home hope Alex de Minaur in a largely straightforward Australian Open quarter-final victory, secured 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in 136 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. The heavily anticipated clash delivered a sensational first set in which De Minaur looked a peer of the world No 1. However, Alcaraz took control beyond the one-hour mark, leaving the last Australian in the singles draw"
"The No 1 seed said his level has been increasing as the tournament goes on, but he admitted he was tested in that first set. I started the match really well, hitting really well the ball in just two games I made like seven or eight winners so it was a great, great level, he said. But Alex makes you [feel like] you are in a rush all all the time,"
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in 136 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to reach the Australian Open semifinals and move within two victories of a career Grand Slam. The opening set was closely contested before Alcaraz seized control after the hour mark. Alcaraz repeatedly won the first three games of each set, and his serve and groundstrokes overwhelmed De Minaur's resilient defence. De Minaur became the third man in the Open era to lose his first seven Grand Slam quarter-finals. Heat and a roof opening affected conditions, and Alcaraz raised his level as the match progressed.
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