“I hope to get my revenge”

Carlos Alcaraz has had a flawless run so far at the Australian Open and hasn't lost a set. But in the quarter-finals, the world leader had as his opponent Alex De Minaur, the world number 6, a tennis player who played in front of the audience in his native country.

Carlos Alcaraz, without a lost set at the Australian Open: “I raised my level in every match”

However, Alcaraz started the match excellently and led 3-0. De Minaur came back, leveled at 3, but his opponent made another break and pulled away to 5-3. The Australian equalized once more, but the Spaniard played better and closed the set: 7-5.

After this moment, De Minaur was unable to keep up with Alcaraz, who performed at an extremely high level, proving why he is one of the favorites for the title. In the end, after two hours and 18 minutes, the six-time Grand Slam winner prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 6-1.

“I am very happy with the way I play in every match. From the first round until now, I think I have increased my level in every game. I was talking to my team and they told me to be patient because the level I want will come. Today I felt quite comfortable playing tennis at a high level and I'm really happy”, said Alcaraz, in the on-court interview.

The 22-year-old tennis player qualified for the first time in the semi-finals at the Australian Open, after two years in which he stopped in the “quarters”. In 2024, Alcaraz lost to Alexander Zverev, 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4, and in 2025, he was defeated by Novak Djokovic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz, emotional message: “I am proud and happy to see my father”

In the penultimate act, the world leader will be able to get his revenge in front of him Alexander Zverev (28, 3 ATPs), who beat Learner Tien (20, 29 ATPs) 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3).

“I think I have to raise my level. I've seen Sasha all tournament and I know he plays great, he's very solid, aggressive and serves quite well. I have to be ready. We practiced the week before the tournament and he beat me 7-6. We have to be ready, me and my team, and play well tactically. It will be an excellent battle, I can't wait to play him again, I hope to get my revenge“, emphasized Alcaraz.

Qualified in the 10th Grand Slam semifinal of his career, the Iberian also said a few words about his family, who were present at the Rod Laver Arena, and especially about his father.

“I need the team, the people around me. They are the reason why I play so well. They make me feel very good, at home, off the pitch. Having my brother, father and uncle by my side is great. I am proud and happy to see my father because this experience was his dream when he was playing tennisAlcaraz stated, before starting to do some tennis racket tricks at Jim Courier's request.

Carlos Alcaraz's path to the Australian Open

• Round 1: 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-2 vs. Adam Walton (26 years old, 81 ATP)

• Round 2: 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 vs. Yannick Hanfmann (34 years old, 102 ATP)

• Round 3: 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 vs. Corentin Moutet (26 years old, 37 ATP)

• Optimum finals: 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 vs. Tommy Paul (28 years old, 20 ATP)

• Quarter finals: 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 vs. Alex De Minaur (26 years old, 6 ATP)