Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev share a 6-6 head-to-head record on tour.

Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev (via X/TNT Sports)

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Carlos Alcaraz is just two wins away from making history at the Australian Open, which will see him complete the career Grand Slam that he has been seeking for the past two seasons. He powered into the semi-finals of the tournament on Tuesday (January 27) after beating Alex de Minaur and will face Alexander Zverev for a place in the final.

Zverev’s career has been a subject of considerable debate in recent years, as he remains the only talented player of his generation who has yet to win a Grand Slam. He has enjoyed life in Melbourne, reaching at least the semi-finals of the last two editions. However, this time around, he must prove that he’s ready to win big titles.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Details

  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena
  • Time: TBD
  • Round: Semi-finals
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Date: January 30, 2026
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2026
  • Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Preview

Carlos Alcaraz dominated the men’s circuit last year for over six months. From April until October, the 22-year-old reached the final of every tournament he featured in. He defeated his arch-rival Jannik Sinner four times on the court, all coming in a final of a tournament, including two in Grand Slam events.

He kicked off his Australian Open account with a resounding, straightforward victory against Australia’s Adam Walton. He then went on to beat Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2 and Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 in the second and third rounds.

Having thrashed Tommy Paul at the French Open last year, he gave the American star another humbling defeat 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5. On Tuesday (January 27), he defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 securing his place in his first semi-finals at the Australian Open.

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Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K)

On the other hand, Alexander Zverev was heavily criticized for his lackluster performances last season, which saw him finish the year at No.3 despite having a chance to become No.1 at one time. The German star arrived in Melbourne, eager to change the narrative, and is unrelenting about it. He came from a set down to beat Gabriel Diallo in the first round.

In the second round, he produced an impressive display, beating Alexandre Müller 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 before overcoming British star Cameron Norrie 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the third round of the Australian Open. He breezed past Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round and then earned a decisive 6-3, 6(5)-7, 6-1, 7-6(3) victory over American star Learner Tien at the Rod Laver Arena.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz is seeking his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. He had never gotten past the quarter-finals in 2024 and 2025, but found a way to get past that stage this season and has improved his record at the tournament to 16-4. However, Alexander Zverev awaits him in the semi-finals, which will be a rematch of the 2024 Australian Open quarter-finals, which Zverev won in four sets.

Alexander Zverev (via X/Jose Morgado)
Alexander Zverev (via X/Jose Morgado)

Alcaraz holds a 38-5 record on hard court over the past 12 months and has won four titles on the surface since then. His last defeat on hard courts came against Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Finals last November. He holds a 6-6 head-to-head record against Zverev and has won three of their last four meetings on tour, including the 2024 French Open final.

However, Zverev will be determined to leave everything on the court when he faces Alcaraz. He didn’t reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament last year after finishing as a runner-up in Melbourne. This is a rare privilege that he has to make sure nothing stops him from winning his maiden major title after being to three finals.

Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Live Stream Details

  • India – SONY
  • USA – ESPN, Tennis Channel
  • UK – TNT Sports
  • Canada – TSN, RDS
  • Australia – Nine, Stan. Sports
  • New Zealand– SKY

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