Composure! Carlos Alcaraz becomes the planet's top five-set match player with a 15-1 record
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Spanish tennis star continues to break records.
Details: Today, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Alexander Zverev in a grueling Australian Open semifinal, clinching a 3-2 victory and delivering fans an unforgettable rollercoaster of emotions and suspense.
This epic showdown lasted a staggering 5 hours and 28 minutes, becoming a true highlight of the tournament. The win marked Alcaraz's 15th career victory in five-set matches—an all-time record in world tennis, boasting a remarkable 94% win rate.
Alcaraz's only five-set defeat came in 2022 at the Australian Open, when he lost to Matteo Berrettini.
The legendary Swedish player Björn Borg ranks second in five-set victories, holding an 82% win rate.
In the 2026 Australian Open final, Carlos Alcaraz will face the winner of the Sinner vs Djokovic clash.
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