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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Alcaraz overcomes injury to defeat Zverev in thrilling five-set Australian Open semi-final

The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.

Euronews

Alexander Zverev Took Issue With Carlos Alcaraz Being Awarded Controversial Timeout

Australian Open semifinal provided marathon epic full of drama.

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Alcaraz denies medical timeout gamesmanship after coming back from brink

The world number one battled past Alexander Zverev in five hours and 27 minutes to reach the Australian Open final.

The Independent UK

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Carlos Alcaraz responds to controversy over medical timeout after Australian Open epic

Alexander Zverev was furious after Alcaraz was allowed to take a medical timeout in the third set of their marathon Australian Open semi-final while he appeared to struggle with cramp

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev fumes over Alcaraz’s timeout for cramp in semi-final thriller

Medical breaks for cramp are against Australian Open rules but the decision is left to the attending physio and doctor, and Carlos Alcaraz won in five sets

The Guardian - UK

'Absolutely nothing left': Zverev could do no more

A vanquished Alexander Zverev admits he was physically spent in the fifth set of his Australian Open semi-final loss to world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

AAP

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic clash to reach Australian Open final

World No1 overcomes cramp and breaks back in the fifth set to keep hopes of career grand slam alive in five and a half hours

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Australian Open live: Djokovic stuns Sinner in another five-set epic to book Alcaraz final

Djokovic produced an astonishing performance across four hours and five sets to reach his first grand slam final in 18 months, defeating Sinner in another classic

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz reveals how he kept five-set streak alive in Australian Open epic

Alcaraz has now won 12 five-set matches in a row after defeating Alexander Zverev in five hours and 27 minutes to reach his first Australian Open final

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final

The world number one appeared to suffer from cramp but recovered to win after five hours and 27 minutes.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz breaks Zverev’s heart after surviving cramp to win five-set epic

Alex Zverev served for the match 5-4 up in the fifth set against Carlos Alcaraz but crumbled with the finishing line in sight as Spaniard wins 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4) 7-5

The Guardian - UK

Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air

Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.

AAP

Alcaraz fends off Zverev in an epic semifinal to reach the Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz has overcome cramps and injury to defeat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev rages over Carlos Alcaraz medical timeout for ‘cramp’ at Australian Open

Zverev was not happy that his opponent was allowed a medical timeout for what he felt was cramp

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Novak Djokovic stuns Jannik Sinner in five sets: Australian Open 2026 semi-final – as it happened

Novak Djokovic set up a final against Carlos Alcaraz after defying age and logic to beat the defending champion 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and move to within one win of a record 25th slam title

The Guardian - AU

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic five-set Australian Open semi-final – as it happened

Carlos Alcaraz fought through a leg issue to deliver a five-set win over Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final

The Independent UK

Alcaraz v Zverev live: Australian Open latest score updates as Alcaraz wins record semi-final

Alcaraz recovered from the brink of defeat to overcome Zverev 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 in the longest Australian Open semi-final of all time

AAP

Sinner won't take anything for granted in Djokovic semi

World No.2 Jannik Sinner has won the past two Australian Open titles but won't take anything for granted against the brilliant Novak Djokovic.

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The Guardian - UK

Heavy underdog Djokovic pledges to ‘fight until the last shot’ in Sinner semi-final

The 38-year-old has rarely been such a heavy underdog at the Australian Open but Novak Djokovic insists he is not about to wave the white flag

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz v Alexander Zverev start time and how to watch Australian Open semi-final

Alcaraz bids for revenge against Zverev as they meet in the Australian Open for the first time since the quarter-finals two years ago

AAP

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has warned Alexander Zverev he will need to "sweat a lot" if he plans to win their AO semi-final.

The Independent UK

Feeling disrespected, Djokovic plans on 'creating my own history' in Australian Open semifinals

Novak Djokovic is feeling disrespected

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic gives injury update on ‘biggest concern’ facing Australian Open bid

Djokovic said a troublesome foot blister is not hindering his movement despite taking a medical timeout during his quarter-final against Lorenzo Musetti

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner start time and how to watch Australian Open semi-final

Djokovic and Sinner will meet in a fourth grand slam semi-final in two years, with the Italian winning all of the previous three

The Independent UK

Why the Australian Open is finally seeing the very best of Carlos Alcaraz

The world No 1 moved two wins away from completing the career grand slam with a statement win over Alex de Minaur

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