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Carlos Alcaraz copies Fernando Alonso’s iconic celebration after Australian Open semi-final epic

Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his Australian semi-final win by recreating one of Fernando Alonso's famous poses.

The 22-year-old Spaniard arrived in Melbourne as the ATP world number one as well as the tournament's top seed, carrying an impressive 12,050 ranking points at the top of the standings. His celebration after the win mimicked that of Alonso's 2006 win at Suzuka, when the then-Renault driver jumped onto his car, raised a leg, and bowed with his arms pointed outwards after he inherited the lead from Michael Schumacher.

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