In a press conference, the Spanish player extensively discussed everything that happened in his match against Zverev at the 2026 Australian Open and talked about his physical issues.
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Carlos Alcaraz was on the ropes in his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, largely due to some cramps that almost knocked him out of the tournament. The most comedic moment happened at the beginning of the fourth set when in the midst of his personal ordeal, Alcaraz headed to change sides with an attitude that suggested a retirement.
Even Zverev thought that was the case until the world number one signaled to him that he was still in the game. In fact, during a press conference, the tennis player from Murcia confessed that he never considered withdrawing and that his only intention was to let Zverev pass, which puzzled 'Sascha'.
ALCARAZ PUMP FAKING A RETIREMENT AGAINST ZVEREV
— TENNISCentel (@TennisCentel) January 30, 2026
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣pic.com/W0aDVTFnNF
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After being unable to play in the Australian Open round of 16 against Novak Djokovic, Jakub Mensik has confirmed through his social media that his injury is more serious than expected, forcing him to withdraw from the Davis Cup. "Following a series of medical exams, it has been confirmed that my abdominal injury will require a longer recovery period. For this reason, today I have informed the team captain that I will not be able to participate in the upcoming Davis Cup tie."
After a series of medical examinations, it has been confirmed that the injury to the abdominal muscle will require a longer recovery period. For this reason, I apologized to the captain for not being able to participate in the upcoming Davis Cup match. I was looking forward to Jihlava, but unfortunately, the timing of the match does not…
— Jakub Mensik (@mensik_jakub_) January 30, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensik explica su lesión y se baja de la Copa Davis
With the set won by Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open, the Serbian tennis player has put an end to an incredible streak by the San Candido player, who had won 22 consecutive sets against top 10 opponents. There is only one player with a better record, he himself, with 24 sets won between 2024 and 2025. Both streaks coincided with the end of one season and the beginning of the next, a period in which tournaments are played on their favorite surface: hardcourt.
📊 End of streak! Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 was on a streak of 22 sets won against Top 10 members. The longest streaks since 1990:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 30, 2026
▪️ 24 sets: Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 (2024-25)
🏁 22 sets: Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 (2025-2026)
▪️ 20 sets: Roger Federer 🇨🇭 (2006-07)
▪️ 18 sets:… pic.twitter.com/CYNdKaUWNj
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic pone fin a un increíble récord de Sinner frente a miembros del top 10
We break down the rule stipulated in the 2026 Australian Open regulations that allowed Alcaraz to be attended to by the physiotherapist during his match with Zverev.
The Serbian tennis player defeated the reigning champion of the tournament after an epic battle of over four hours, earning himself a new opportunity to win his twenty-fifth Grand Slam against Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz had the match seemingly under control in the third set, having won the first two, but he began to show unmistakable signs of physical problems. The heat and physical effort became evident at 4-4 in the third set, but a few minutes earlier, during the break at 3-2, the player from Murcia felt severe discomfort and vomited into a towel. Subsequently, he informed his team, wanting to know if he should take something to try to prevent the issues from worsening.
The moment where everything changes.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz VOMITS at 3-2 in the third set. From there, a journey of suffering against his own body and a Zverev who was mounting a comeback.
The rest is history. pic.com/3dvoMRP9pH
"I vomited, I don't know if I should take something"
— Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz's words to his bench. #AusOpen #AO26 pic.com/czxu4yXK6E
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el momento en que Alcaraz colapsó y empezó a vomitar
Carlos Alcaraz exudes charisma from every pore, and after one of the most epic triumphs of his career, he paid a special tribute to one of the most iconic celebrations in Spanish sports history. Fernando Alonso became famous for a celebration that the Spaniard has not hesitated to emulate.
And this is why Alcaraz is better than Nadal pic.twitter.com/kOP0jHHUGQ
— Alonso Legacy (@AlonsoLegacy) January 30, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y su icónica celebración a lo Fernando Alonso
In a press conference, the Spanish player extensively discussed everything that happened in his match against Zverev at the 2026 Australian Open and talked about his physical issues.
With the set won by Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open, the Serbian tennis player has put an end to an incredible streak by the San Candido player, who had won 22 consecutive sets against top 10 opponents. There is only one player with a better record, he himself, with 24 sets won between 2024 and 2025. Both streaks coincided with the end of one season and the beginning of the next, a period in which tournaments are played on their favorite surface: hardcourt.
📊 End of streak! Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 was on a streak of 22 sets won against Top 10 members. The longest streaks since 1990:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 30, 2026
▪️ 24 sets: Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 (2024-25)
🏁 22 sets: Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 (2025-2026)
▪️ 20 sets: Roger Federer 🇨🇭 (2006-07)
▪️ 18 sets:… pic.twitter.com/CYNdKaUWNj
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic pone fin a un increíble récord de Sinner frente a miembros del top 10
Carlos Alcaraz was on the ropes in his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, largely due to some cramps that almost knocked him out of the tournament. The most comedic moment happened at the beginning of the fourth set when in the midst of his personal ordeal, Alcaraz headed to change sides with an attitude that suggested a retirement.
Even Zverev thought that was the case until the world number one signaled to him that he was still in the game. In fact, during a press conference, the tennis player from Murcia confessed that he never considered withdrawing and that his only intention was to let Zverev pass, which puzzled 'Sascha'.
ALCARAZ PUMP FAKING A RETIREMENT AGAINST ZVEREV
— TENNISCentel (@TennisCentel) January 30, 2026
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣pic.com/W0aDVTFnNF
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz explica su amago de retirada que confundió a Zverev
We break down the rule stipulated in the 2026 Australian Open regulations that allowed Alcaraz to be attended to by the physiotherapist during his match with Zverev.
After being unable to play in the Australian Open round of 16 against Novak Djokovic, Jakub Mensik has confirmed through his social media that his injury is more serious than expected, forcing him to withdraw from the Davis Cup. "Following a series of medical exams, it has been confirmed that my abdominal injury will require a longer recovery period. For this reason, today I have informed the team captain that I will not be able to participate in the upcoming Davis Cup tie."
After a series of medical examinations, it has been confirmed that the injury to the abdominal muscle will require a longer recovery period. For this reason, I apologized to the captain for not being able to participate in the upcoming Davis Cup match. I was looking forward to Jihlava, but unfortunately, the timing of the match does not…
— Jakub Mensik (@mensik_jakub_) January 30, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensik explica su lesión y se baja de la Copa Davis
The Serbian tennis player defeated the reigning champion of the tournament after an epic battle of over four hours, earning himself a new opportunity to win his twenty-fifth Grand Slam against Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz had the match seemingly under control in the third set, having won the first two, but he began to show unmistakable signs of physical problems. The heat and physical effort became evident at 4-4 in the third set, but a few minutes earlier, during the break at 3-2, the player from Murcia felt severe discomfort and vomited into a towel. Subsequently, he informed his team, wanting to know if he should take something to try to prevent the issues from worsening.
The moment where everything changes.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz VOMITS at 3-2 in the third set. From there, a journey of suffering against his own body and a Zverev who was mounting a comeback.
The rest is history. pic.com/3dvoMRP9pH
"I vomited, I don't know if I should take something"
— Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) January 30, 2026
Alcaraz's words to his bench. #AusOpen #AO26 pic.com/czxu4yXK6E
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el momento en que Alcaraz colapsó y empezó a vomitar
Carlos Alcaraz exudes charisma from every pore, and after one of the most epic triumphs of his career, he paid a special tribute to one of the most iconic celebrations in Spanish sports history. Fernando Alonso became famous for a celebration that the Spaniard has not hesitated to emulate.
And this is why Alcaraz is better than Nadal pic.twitter.com/kOP0jHHUGQ
— Alonso Legacy (@AlonsoLegacy) January 30, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y su icónica celebración a lo Fernando Alonso
The German tennis player appeared visibly affected in the press conference after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in the semi-finals of the 2026 Australian Open, although proud of his performance.
A beautiful and uncommon gesture in a context like the one being experienced at that moment, one that Novak Djokovic had. The Serbian was about to step onto the court to face Jannik Sinner, but before that, he didn't hesitate to go congratulate Carlos Alcaraz for his great triumph over Zverev in the 2026 Australian Open. The look of astonishment and gratitude on the Spaniard's face says it all.
All class, @DjokerNole 👏
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2026
Minutes before his own semifinal, Novak took out the time to congratulate Carlos Alcaraz on his epic victory. pic.twitter.com/ES9cfudVy2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble gesto de Djokovic felicitando a Alcaraz antes de salir a pista