Alexander Zverev knocks over Tommy Paul in return to Australian Open semis
Jan 20, 2025
No 2 seed books spot in last four with four-set winGerman to face Djokovic or Alcaraz in the last fourAlexander Zverev has survived an extraordinary meltdown to sink Tommy Paul in four sets and charge into the Australian Open semi-finals.Second-seeded Zverev, chasing an elusive grand slam title, was almost knocked down by, of all things, a feather before he steadied to prevail 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1. Zverev will next face either world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz or 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, who play on Tuesday night, in his third Melbourne Park semi-final. Continue reading...