In SummaryCarlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a five-set match lasting five hours and 27 minutes, the longest semifinal in Australian Open history. At just 22, Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to reach all four Grand Slam finals and is now one win away from completing a career Grand Slam. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame physical distress and a late-match surge from Alexander Zverev on Friday to reach his first-ever Australian Open final. Alcaraz will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic. Beyond the personal milestone of the career Grand Slam, a victory would further solidify the Spaniard’s dominance over the “Big Titles” in the post-Big Three era.