"Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz moved within two wins of completing a career Grand Slam after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alex de Minaur to close play Tuesday at the Australian Open. In his first semifinal in Australia, Alcaraz will take on 2025 runner-up Alexander Zverev, who beat 20-year-old Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) under cover in an afternoon match. They're 6-6 in head-to-heads, with Zverev winning the quarterfinal here in 2024, their only meeting in Australia."
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Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semifinals. Alcaraz moved within two wins of completing a career Grand Slam. Alcaraz will face 2025 runner-up Alexander Zverev in his first Australian semifinal. Zverev defeated 20-year-old Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) in an afternoon match played under cover. Alcaraz and Zverev are tied 6-6 in head-to-head meetings, with Zverev having beaten Alcaraz in the 2024 Australian quarterfinal, their only prior meeting in Australia. Alcaraz said he looks forward to taking revenge.
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