Alexander Zverev to meet Carlos Alcaraz in Aussie semifinals

Alexander Zverev to meet Carlos Alcaraz in Aussie semifinals

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Seeking his first Grand Slam championship, Alexander Zverev is through to the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third year in a row.

The third-seeded German defeated No. 25 Learner Tien of the United States 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday in Melbourne.

Last year, Zverev lost in the Australian Open final to Italy's Jannik Sinner in straight sets. In