Djokovic defeated Alcaraz and advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals, where his opponent will be Zverev, ranked second in the world. The match will take place on January 24th, and CCTV will broadcast this event live. Djokovic accepted an interview with host Correll, discussing the semi-final against Zverev. Djokovic mentioned that he has a promise with Zverev, stating that as long as he has not retired, Zverev will let him win at Grand Slam events. This promise brings endless imagination to the world and suggests that Djokovic's relationship with Zverev is not ordinary. You can think whatever you want. Regardless of the outcome after this promise, it is beautiful. Using such playful and relaxed words to subtly express his confidence in victory. Djokovic is very humorous, and such interviews are very interesting. Djokovic can maintain excellent technical skills in the tennis world for a long time, which is not only due to his talent but also the result of his long-term hard and systematic training. Who will make it to the final? If Djokovic can defeat Alcaraz, he can also defeat Zverev. Zverev has more weaknesses and is easier to deal with. At this stage of the game, everyone is tired. As for playing against Sinner, the outcome doesn't matter anymore. Stopping Alcaraz from winning his fifth Grand Slam is already a great victory. The semi-final against Zverev may be easier than playing against Alcaraz. Although he is limited by his physical condition, the chances of winning against Zverev should still be higher. He serves fiercely, but Zverev's play lacks…

World No. 2 German star Alexander Zverev once again demonstrated his formidable competitive prowess at the Australian Open men's singles quarterfinals, defeating world No. 11 American player Tommy Paul with a score of 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1, marking his third time advancing to the Australian Open semifinals. Zverev's victory marks his seventh consecutive win this season, keeping him undefeated in the current season. The 27-year-old German player showcased his tenacity throughout the match, particularly during the crucial tiebreakers where he was impeccable. In the first and second set tiebreakers, Zverev fully exploited his advantages, winning with overwhelming scores. However, as the match progressed, Zverev faced strong challenges from Paul, especially in the third set when Paul managed to claim a set, intensifying the tension of the match. After the match, Zverev commented, "I should have been trailing in two sets; he clearly outperformed me while I didn't play well." He emphasized his state in the fourth set, stating, "The fourth set was definitely my best performance; I'm thrilled to be back in the semifinals." This will be Zverev's ninth time reaching the semifinals of the four Grand Slam events, making him the active player with the most appearances in the semifinals without having won a Grand Slam title. In the upcoming matches, he will face either ten-time champion Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz, which will once again test his abilities and mental fortitude. There was a minor incident during the match that caught the audience's attention: at a critical moment, a feather fell onto the court, causing Zverev to make…

Two-Level Reversal from 6-2 to 1-6! World No. 2 Sweeps 7-0 in Tiebreak, First Men's Singles Finalist at Australian Open Decided!‌ Beijing Time January 21st, 2025, the first men's singles semifinalist of the Australian Open has been decided. Second seed Zverev fought through four sets with a big score of 3-1 to eliminate American veteran Tommy Paul. This is his third time advancing to the Australian Open men's singles semifinals in two consecutive seasons and his ninth time overall in Grand Slam men's singles semifinals. Next, Zverev's semifinal opponent will be either Alcaraz or Djokovic.‌ Although Zverev is ranked second in the world, just behind world number one Sinner, he has a record of 0 wins and 2 losses against Tommy Paul, which puts him at an absolute disadvantage. That is to say, before this Australian Open men's singles semifinal, Zverev had never defeated today's opponent Tommy Paul since turning professional. In the first two sets, the 12th seed Tommy Paul lost a good opportunity. He was reversed by Zverev after taking the lead in breaking serve. Zverev saved set points at the end of both sets and broke Tommy Paul's serve to win the set, winning two tiebreaks with a score of 7-6, 7-1 in the first set tiebreak, and even more so with a 7-0 in the second set tiebreak! In the third set, it was still Tommy Paul who broke Zverev's serve first, and this time Tommy Paul finally did not continue to waste opportunities. He took the second break in the seventh game to expand the…

On December 30th, Beijing time, in the Perth division E group of the United Cup group stage, China faced Germany. Due to the earlier announcement of Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal from the competition, China was at a disadvantage in terms of lineup comparison. In the first men's singles match, Zhang Zhizhen challenged Zverev. Although Zhang is a top 50 player in the world and the leader of Chinese men's tennis, his opponent Zverev is a world-class player, an Olympic gold medalist in men's singles, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up, and a two-time year-end finals champion, currently ranked second in the world! Surprisingly, Zhang Zhizhen created a surprise in the first set by not allowing his opponent to get a single break point, breaking twice himself, and winning the first set with a score of 6-2! Zverev found his form in the second set, winning the set 6-0. In the decisive set, Zverev won again with a score of 6-2. Ultimately, Zhang Zhizhen lost after initially winning, narrowly missing a major upset, with a final score of 1-2 against Zverev. In the past, the highest-ranked player Zhang Zhizhen has defeated is Ruud and Medvedev: In the 2023 US Open, Zhang Zhizhen fought hard for five sets, turning the tables 3-2 against Ruud, who was then ranked fifth in the world; in the 2024 Halle grass court tournament, Zhang Zhizhen played three full sets, defeating Medvedev 2-1, with Medvedev also ranked fifth at the time. That means Zhang Zhizhen has beaten top-five players twice. In this match, Zhang Zhizhen faced Zverev, who is…

The flames of the United Cup continue to burn as the second match between Team China and the reigning champions, Germany, is about to take place. The lineups for both teams have been announced, making this match one that is sure to attract significant attention. For Team China, the first men's singles will see Zhang Zhizhen face off against German star Zverev. In this encounter with Zverev, Zhang Zhizhen is sure to give it his all. In women's singles, Gao Xinyu will take on Siegemund. In mixed doubles, Gao Xinyu will compete in two matches, partnering with Bai Yan to challenge Zverev/Siegemund. It's worth noting that mixed doubles allows for last-minute substitutions, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition. Gao Xinyu, carrying the double-match responsibility in this event, is expected to meet the challenges with her excellent physical condition and refined skills. In the previously concluded first round of matches, Team China achieved a 3-0 victory over Brazil. Among the highlights, Gao Xinyu made a remarkable comeback against Brazilian top player Maya with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 7-5. Zhang Zhizhen secured a decisive win over Monteiro with scores of 6-3, 6-0, and Zhang Zhizhen/Zhang Shuai defeated Matos/Alves with scores of 6-4, 7-5. In another recently concluded match, the defending champion German team demonstrated their formidable strength by securing a 2-0 victory over Brazil, locking in their win early. Zverev defeated Monteiro with scores of 6-4, 6-4, while Siegemund fought for 2 hours and 33 minutes to claim victory over Maya with scores of 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. In this upcoming…