"As dramatic lighting and movie trailer music covers the court, both players are making their way through the very snazzy player's tunnel that leads to Rod Laver Arena. Their entrances done, the roof now begins to open. Share Currently plying his trade across the road with Melbourne Victory and increasingly ripping the A-League Men to shreds former Spanish World Cup winner Juan Mata has been spotted in Novak Djokovic's (4) box in Melbourne. Mayhaps he'll pop up in Alcaraz's after seeing this display. Share"
"How did these two get here? Carlos Alcaraz (1) has yet to drop a set on his way to the final four and has been getting noticeably better in every game: seeing off Alex de Minaur (6), Tommy Paul (19), Corentin Moutet (32), Yannick Hanfmann, and Adam Walton on his road here. He hasn't had to go five we've only had two five-set matches in the second week of a Grand Slam since the start of 2025 but Alexander Zverev (3) for his part has seen off an opponent in straight sets just once on his road to the semfinals, doing so against Francisco Cerundolo (18) in the fourth round. Elsewhere, he's been challenged by Learner Tien (25), Cameron Norrie (26), Alexandre Muller, and Gabriel Diallo but emerged victorious every time."
Dramatic lighting and trailer-style music accompanied player entrances as the Rod Laver Arena roof began to open. Juan Mata was spotted in Novak Djokovic's box during play. Alexander Zverev leads the tournament in aces with 80 across five matches. Zverev previously beat Alcaraz in four sets at the 2024 Australian Open. Carlos Alcaraz has not dropped a set en route to the final four, defeating several opponents in straight sets. Zverev has been tested frequently, winning most matches after extended battles. Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka locked in the women's final.
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