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Malek Fouda

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

Carlos Alcaraz overcame injury to fend off Germany's Alexander Zverev in a gruelling five hour 27 minute five-set thriller to advance to the Australian Open final.

The 22-year-old Spaniard has become the youngest man in the Open era to reach the final of all four grand slam events. He now awaits the winner of the second semi-final match, between Italy's Jannik Sinner and the seasoned Novak Djokovic, to face-off on Sunday.

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