Alcaraz Wins First Match of the Year

Highlights of Alcaraz's Victory Over Zverev

Zverev Holds Off Alcaraz Comeback, Books Medvedev Last-Four Clash

Second seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has secured a thrilling victory over Alexander Zverev of Germany in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024. In a hard-fought match, Alcaraz overcame a spirited comeback attempt by Zverev to advance to the quarterfinals.

The match got off to a tense start, with both players holding serve through the first eight games. Alcaraz broke through first in the ninth game, capitalizing on a double fault from Zverev to take the first set 6-4. Zverev responded with a dominant second set, winning 6-1 to level the match.

The third set was a marathon affair, with both players digging deep. Alcaraz eventually edged out Zverev in a tiebreaker, 10-8, to take a 2-1 lead. Zverev refused to go down without a fight, winning the fourth set 6-2 to force a decider.

In the fifth set, Alcaraz's resilience shone through. He broke Zverev's serve in the seventh game and held on to his serve to secure the victory with a 6-4 scoreline.

With this victory, Alcaraz continues his bid to win his first Grand Slam title. He will next face Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals, a rematch of their epic US Open 2022 semifinal.