Zverev Dominates Tien, Reaches Australian Open Semifinals Pain-Free
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News18•27-01-2026, 14:28
Zverev Dominates Tien, Reaches Australian Open Semifinals Pain-Free
- •Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.
- •Zverev delivered 24 aces and expressed playing pain-free for the first time in 12 months, attributing his good form to his health.
- •He will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Alex de Minaur in the semifinals, aiming for his first Grand Slam title.
- •The match was played under a closed roof at Rod Laver Arena due to extreme heat forecasts.
- •Tien, the youngest and lowest-ranked player in the men's draw, showed resilience but ultimately succumbed to Zverev's powerful serve.
Why It Matters: Alexander Zverev, playing pain-free, secured his spot in the Australian Open semifinals with a dominant performance.
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