Updated On: 28 January, 2026 08:39 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz powered into his maiden Australian Open semi-final with a commanding 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur. The 22-year-old Spaniard is yet to drop a set in the tournament and said he was proud of his performance as his level continues to rise each round

An ecstatic Carlos Alcaraz after his victory over Alex de Minaur in Melbourne on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after outclassing home hope Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz is yet to drop a set as he arrows in on a maiden Australian Open crown. “I’m just really happy with how I’m playing every match, each round my level is increasing,” he said, in a warning to his rivals.