Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 03:21 PM

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In the 2026 Australian Open semi-final, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in a five-set match lasting over five hours. Zverev criticized the officiating after Alcaraz received a medical timeout in the third set for a reported leg issue. Zverev believed Alcaraz was experiencing cramps, which are not typically eligible for medical timeouts. Alcaraz stated he thought he strained an adductor muscle. Zverev expressed his frustration to a match supervisor, claiming Alcaraz recovered significantly during the timeout and moved well in the final set. Alcaraz won the match 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5.

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 30% Benfica 30% Monaco 30% India 30% Germany ×260% Spain ×260% Australian Open ×280% Alexander Zverev ×790% Carlos Alcaraz ×890%

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Spain

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