Melbourne Park witnessed a stunning turn of events this Wednesday, January 29, 2026, as all four top-seeded men—Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic—advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open. This rare feat, uncommon on the ATP circuit, sets the stage for compelling matchups in the final rounds of the tournament.
Top Seeds Dominate Quarterfinal Action
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The Australian Open semifinals will feature the top four players, a testament to their consistent performance throughout the tournament.
- Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Alex De Miñaur in straight sets.
- Alexander Zverev overcame Learner Tien in a four-set battle.
- Novak Djokovic advanced due to Lorenzo Musetti’s retirement.
- Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton to secure his semifinal spot.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, the first seed, had a relatively smooth victory over Australia’s Alex De Miñaur (6th seed), winning 7-5, 6-2, and 6-1. Earlier in the day, Germany’s Alexander Zverev (3rd seed) battled past American Learner Tien (25th seed) with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, and 7-6 (3). The two European stars will now face off in the semifinals.
Novak Djokovic, a record ten-time champion at the Australian Open, benefited from the retirement of Lorenzo Musetti (5th seed) while trailing 3-6, 4-6, and 3-1. Djokovic will next challenge defending champion Jannik Sinner. Sinner secured his place in the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-4, and 6-4 win against Ben Shelton (8th seed). All quarterfinal matches were played at the Rod Laver Arena.
Quarterfinal Results
- Carlos Alcaraz (1st) defeated Alex De Minaur (6th) by 7-5, 6-2 and 6-1.
- Alexander Zverev (3rd) defeated Learner Tien (25th) by 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 and 7-6 (3).
- Novak Djokovic (4th) defeated Lorenzo Musetti (5th) by 3-6, 4-6, 3-1 and abandon.
- Jannik Sinner (2nd) defeated Ben Shelton (8th) 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4.
Semifinals Schedule
- Carlos Alcaraz (1st) vs. Alexander Zverev (3rd) – Friday, January 30.
- Novak Djokovic (4th) vs. Jannik Sinner (2nd) – Friday, January 30.
For viewers in Argentina, due to the time difference of +13 hours, the matches will begin late in the evening and extend into the early morning hours. The action can be viewed live on ESPN 2, accessible online through Flow, DGO, and Telecentro Play, as well as via streaming on the Disney+ Premium platform.
Australian Open Champions Table
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 10 titles.
- Roger Federer (Switzerland) / Roy Emerson (Australia) – 6.
- Jack Crawford (Australia) / Ken Rosewall (Australia) / Andre Agassi (United States) – 4
- Adrian Quist (Australia) / Rod Laver (Australia) / Mats Wilander (Suecia) / James Anderson (Australia) – 3.
- John Bromwich (Australia) / Rafael Nadal (Spain) / Stefan Edberg (Sweden) / Iván Lendl (Czechoslovakia) / Frank Sedgman (Australia) / John Newcombe (Australia) / Guillermo Vilas (Argentina) / Pete Sampras (United States) / Rodney Heath (Australia) / Anthony Wilding (Australia) / Pat O’Hara Wood (Australia) Ashley Cooper (Australia) / Johan Kriek (South Africa) / Boris Becker (Germany) / Jim Courier (United States) / Jannik Sinner (Italy) – 2.
- Horace Rice (Australia) / Gerald Patterson (Australia) / Arthur Ashe (United States) / Marat Safin (Russia) / Ernie Parker (Australia) Fred Perry (Great Britain) / Dinny Pails (Australia) / Ken McGregor (Australia) / Mervyn Rose (Australia) / Lew Hoad (Australia) / Jimmy Connors (United States) / Yevgeny Kafelnikov (Russia) / Fred Alexander (United States) / Norman Brookes (Australia) / James Parke (Great Britain) / Arthur O’Hara Wood (Australia) / Gordon Lowe (Great Britain) / Algernon Kingscote (Great Britain) / Rhys Gemmell (Australia) / John Hawkes (Australia) / Jean Borotra (France) / Colin Gregory (Great Britain) / Gar Moon (Australia) / Viv McGrath (Australia) / Don Budge (United States) / Dick Savitt (United States) / Alex Olmedo (United States) / William Bowrey (Australia) / Mark Edmondson (Australia) / Roscoe Tanner (United States) / Vitas Gerulaitis (United States) / Brian Teacher (United States) / Petr Korda (Czech Republic) / Thomas Johansson (Sweden) / Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) – 1
