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Alcaraz Throws Up Yet Wins

January 30, 2026 | Edition #359
The Australian Open semifinals produced the third-longest match in tournament history, stretching over an intense 5 hours and 27 minutes. Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev pushed each other to the limit in a battle that went right down to the wire. While the Spaniard ultimately came out on top to reach the final, he had to navigate a visible physical strain along the way.

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Alcaraz Throws Up & Limps Amid Retirement Scare |
The World No.1 almost took the mid-match retirement due to health concerns. |


As you read above, Zverev was furious when Alcaraz got an MTO for cramping. And as per rules, medical time out is only allowed for injury scares but not for cramps. So tell us,
Do You Think Australian Open Was Biased Towards Carlos Alcaraz? |
Last Poll’s Results: 48.72% of you think Handshake rule change will not create more differences aong players.

Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 over five hours and 27 minutes – the third longest match in Australian Open history.

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