In a time stopping match at the Australian Open, Germany’s Alexander Zverev bid farewell after a hard-fought victory over second seed Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
Zverev secured the win in four sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4 but now faces a formidable opponent in the semi-finals—Daniil Medvedev.
Daniil Medvedev displayed resilience in a marathon match against ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz, prevailing 7-6, 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a four-and-a-half-hour showdown.
The US Open 2021 champion, a two-time Australian Open runner-up, advances to the semi-finals for the third time in four years.
Zverev’s exit raises questions about the mental fortitude needed to sustain a Grand Slam journey, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of tennis.
