Carlos Alcaraz says he did not bend the rules by taking a medical timeout which angered Alexander Zverev during their epic Australian Open semi-final.

By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz managed to keep his career Grand Slam bid alive when he fought through cramp in his leg to deliver an epic 6-4 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-7(4) 7-5 victory over Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final on Friday.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the Australian Open women's singles final for the second time in four years on Saturday.

Carlos Alcaraz has overcome cramps and injury to defeat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open

Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final.

The 2026 Australian Open women's final is set after two-time champion at Melbourne Park, Aryna Sabalenka raced past Ukrainian 12th-seed Elina Svitolina in the first semi, before American Jessica Pegula fell just short against fifth-ranked Elena Rybakina.

Thursday night in Melbourne, Sabalenka, the world No. 1 from Belarus, cruised through Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the Australian Open semifinal, spoiling Svitolina’s quest to boost morale back home with a 6-2, 6-3 win that was as emphatic as it was predictable.

The Australian Open has entered its final stages, with Jannik Sinner still in contention to defend his title - and you can follow it across the BBC.

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the betting favorites to win the 2026 men's and women's Australian Open.