German tennis player Alexander Zverev brilliantly demonstrated his talent at a crucial moment, defeating Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 on Tuesday. The victory propelled him to his third Australian Open semi-final in five years, keeping his aspirations of winning a Grand Slam title alive.
Zverev, 27, faced an uphill battle under the blazing afternoon sun at Rod Laver Arena, struggling to find his rhythm during various phases of the match. However, his efficiency in the tiebreak proved decisive, allowing him to take the first two sets against his American counterpart.
Although Paul managed to take the third set, Zverev responded with increased intensity in the fourth, dominating the latter part of the match and securing his place in the semi-finals. He is now preparing to face the winner of the much-awaited clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
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Zverev reaches Australian Open semi-finals after victory over Paul
