Zverev eliminates world’s no. 2 Alcaraz in 2024 Australian Open men's singles quarterfinals

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

Alexander Zverev eliminated the world’s no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Australian Open men's singles quarterfinals on Wednesday.

The sixth-seeded German beat the 20-year-old Spaniard, 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2-7) and (6-4) at Rod Laver Arena.

"We’re all human, and it’s a great honor to play against guys like him," Zverev said about Alcaraz. "When you’re so close to winning, honestly, your brain starts going and it’s not always helpful. I’m happy that I got it in the end."

Zverev will take on third-seeded Daniil Medvedev from Russia in the semifinal.

- China's Qinwen advance to her maiden grand slam semifinal

Zheng Qinwen from China beat unseeded Anna Kalinskaya from Russia -- 6-7(4), 6-3 and 6-1 to reach her maiden women's singles grand slam semifinal Wednesday.

"I’m just so happy and really excited, this is my first time and I’m really happy to be in the semifinals," the 21-year-old said after her victory.

Qinwen will face Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska in the semifinals.