Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz Dominates De Minaur To Move To Semi-Finals
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open 2026 semi-finals with a straight-sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 win over Alex de Minaur in the quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, on Tuesday. The first set was tightly contested, with home favourite de Minaur making full use of his blistering pace. However, at 6-5, Alcaraz broke serve and clinched the first set. From then on, top seed Alcaraz raised his level to clinch the second 6-2, before completely overwhelming de Minaur in the third set to win the match. Alcaraz will now face Alexander Zverev in his first semi-final in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain signs autographs after defeating Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Carlos Alcaraz, right, of Spain is congratulated by Alex de Minaur, left, of Australia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a backhand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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