Zverev complains that the physio is attending to Alcaraz in Australia: "You are protecting these two guys"

Controversy has come to stay at the Rod Laver Arena in the semifinal match of the 2026 Australian Open between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish player started feeling unwell and experiencing cramps in the upper thigh area. During the side change, Carlos requested the physio, sparking strong complaints from an outraged Alexander, arguing to the supervisor that a player should not be treated for cramps. "It's unbelievable that he gets treated for cramps, it’s bullshit," he expressed, referring to Carlos and Jannik.

Zverev to the supervisor while Carlos Alcaraz received a medical timeout while cramping after the changeover was done

"It's unbelievable that he gets treated for cramps, it’s bullshit"

"You're protecting these two guys [Alcaraz & Sinner] all the time." pic.twitter.com/CX0GvCq1ai

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 30, 2026

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev se queja de que el fisio atienda a Alcaraz en Australia: "Estáis protegiendo a estos dos tipos"