Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Alexander Zverev in the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles semi-final. Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday. Carlos silenced the Melbourne crowd by defeating an Australian on home soil. He claimed a clean sweep against Alex de Minaur in all three sets with a score of 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena during the quarterfinal.
Zverev, the third-ranked player in the tournament, won his quarterfinal match against Learner Tien. Although Zverev hasn’t been playing perfectly lately, his powerful serve saved him. He hit 24 “aces” (serves the opponent couldn’t even touch) to win the match three sets to one.
When and Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev, Australian Open semi-finals
Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev, Australian Open semi-finals
Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Not before 9:00 AM IST
Venue: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Australia
How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev, Australian Open semi-finals
TV channel: Live on ESPN
Digital platform: Sony LIV for live streaming and highlights in India
Live Updates: ESPN app, ESPN.com, or services like YouTube
Australia Open 2026 Schedule
| Day | Session | Date | Time | Featured Matches |
| 1 | Day | Sun, Jan 18 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 1 | Night | Sun, Jan 18 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 2 | Day | Mon, Jan 19 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 2 | Night | Mon, Jan 19 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 3 | Day | Tue, Jan 20 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 3 | Night | Tue, Jan 20 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| 4 | Day | Wed, Jan 21 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| 4 | Night | Wed, Jan 21 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| 5 | Day | Thu, Jan 22 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| 5 | Night | Thu, Jan 22 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| 6 | Day | Fri, Jan 23 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| 6 | Night | Fri, Jan 23 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| 7 | Day | Sat, Jan 24 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| 7 | Night | Sat, Jan 24 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| 8 | Day | Sun, Jan 25 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| 8 | Night | Sun, Jan 25 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| 9 | Day | Mon, Jan 26 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| 9 | Night | Mon, Jan 26 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| 10 | Day | Tue, Jan 27 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| 10 | Night | Tue, Jan 27 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| 11 | Day | Wed, Jan 28 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| 11 | Night | Wed, Jan 28 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| 12 | Twilight | Thu, Jan 29 | 11:00 AM | Women’s Semifinals |
| 13 | Day | Fri, Jan 30 | 12:00 PM | Men’s Semifinal 1 |
| 13 | Night | Fri, Jan 30 | 7:30 PM | Men’s Semifinal 2 |
| 14 | Twilight | Sat, Jan 31 | 7:30 PM | Women’s Final |
| 15 | Twilight | Sun, Feb 1 | 7:30 PM | Men’s Final |
Note: The official schedule and court assignments are usually posted the night before the matches

