Australian Open 2024: Alex de Minaur to face Alexander Zverev in semifinals

De Minaur upsets Nadal to reach semis, Zverev cruises past Fritz

The Australian Open semifinals are set, and we have a blockbuster matchup on tap. Alex de Minaur, the home crowd favorite, will take on Alexander Zverev, the No. 2 seed, in what promises to be an epic battle.

De Minaur, ranked No. 24 in the world, has been in excellent form this tournament. He upset No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in a thrilling five-set match. De Minaur is a tenacious competitor with a never-say-die attitude. He will need all of his fighting spirit against Zverev, who is one of the most dangerous players on tour.

Zverev, ranked No. 2 in the world, has also been in impressive form this tournament. He has not dropped a set in his four matches so far. Zverev is a big server with a powerful forehand. He will be looking to dictate the tempo of the match and use his power to overwhelm De Minaur.

The match is sure to be a close one. De Minaur will have the crowd behind him, but Zverev is the more experienced player and has been in better form this tournament. It should be a fascinating battle between two of the most talented players in the world.