Australian Open live: Alcaraz reveals key to breakthrough win after De Minaur masterclass
Carlos Alcaraz beats home favourite to seal Australian Open semi-final spot
- Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Australian Open semi-finals with a straight-sets win over Alex de Minaur on Tuesday.
- Australia’s De Minaur was cheered on by the home crowd but was unable to match Alcaraz who is into the last four in Melbourne for the first time.
- Alcaraz edged a close first set 7-5 before racing through the next two 6-2, 6-1.
- Alcaraz is now set to face third seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals after the German beat US rising star Learner Tien in four sets.
- The Australian Open is the only major that Alcaraz is yet to win, but he is now just two wins away from completing the career grand slam.