Carlos Alcaraz came through an absolute thriller against Alexander Zverev to reach the Australian Open final.
Alcaraz vs Zverev was steeped in controversy, but it was also far and away the best match of the Australian Open so far.
The world number one took the first two sets, but Zverev produced a stellar comeback to win the next two.
In an incredible finale, Alcaraz responded from a break down to confirm his place in his very first Australian Open final.
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Alcaraz is an extraordinary frontrunner in the sport, but Zverev managed to do something that has never been done before in the sport.
Until the Australian Open semi-final, Alcaraz had gone 55 matches in a row without dropping a two-set lead at Grand Slams.
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Alcaraz is now 55-1, but he will very likely care after responding to take the fifth set and confirm his place in another Grand Slam final.
The Spaniard showed true grit to produce a mini-comeback to topple Zverev for the seventh time in his career.
Zverev served for the match at 5-4 up, but the Spaniard won the next three games to produce an unlikely win.
Carlos Alcaraz makes Open Era history with Australian Open final appearance
Alcaraz could become the youngest player to achieve a Career Grand Slam if he wins his first Australian Open.
History awaits for Alcaraz, but he’s already carved out another tennis record thanks to his victory over Zverev.
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The star is now the youngest player in Open Era history to reach the final of all four Grand Slams, according to OptaAce.
Alcaraz achieved the feat 50 days younger than the previous record holder, Jim Courier, and he also stands above his great rival Jannik Sinner.
Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi are fourth and fifth on the list, but they both achieved the feat when they were 24.
