Australian Open 2026 Day 10 Recap

Day ten of the 2026 Australian Open delivered two quarterfinals that clarified the pecking order in males’s tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz produced his most authoritative efficiency of the event to dismantle dwelling favorite Alex de Minaur, extending his excellent head-to-head report and reserving his first Australian Open semifinal.

Earlier, below the roof of Rod Laver Enviornment, Alexander Zverev leaned closely on his serve to halt the momentum of breakout star Learner Tien, reaching his third straight AO semifinal after a four-set battle.

Australian Open 2026 Day 10 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Rating

Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Alex de Minaur (6)
7-5 6-2 6-1

Alexander Zverev (3)
Learner Tien (25)
6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 7-6(3)

Match Recap

Alexander Zverev (3) def. Learner Tien (25) 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3)

Alexander Zverev superior to his third consecutive Australian Open semifinal, defeating the rising American Learner Tien in a hard-fought four-set match performed below the closed roof of Rod Laver Enviornment resulting from excessive warmth.

The No. 3 seed and final yr’s finalist at Melbourne Park prevailed 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3) in a three-hour contest.

Zverev’s serve proved decisive all through, as he unleashed 24 aces and saved all three break factors he confronted, usually with unreturned deliveries that saved Tien at bay.

He dominated the shorter rallies specifically, permitting him to dictate phrases and hit freely on return.

The match turned on a pivotal second-set tiebreak, the place Tien rallied from 3-5 right down to steal the set with 4 straight factors, momentarily placing Zverev below actual stress.

The German responded emphatically within the third, rolling by way of a 6-1 set to regain full management, earlier than the fourth set once more examined his nerve.

Tien pushed to a different tiebreak, however Zverev raced out to a commanding 6-0 lead. A single double fault at that stage—the one one he hit all match added some intrigue, but he sealed the win on the following level to shut out the victory.

The German’s serve was the distinction maker, and with out that, he’d be in hassle, as Tien is tremendous regular from the baseline; he hangs in each rally, can hit down the road, and in addition creates some very good angles with shorter groundstrokes.

Tien is at career-high No. 24 within the dwell rankings, and has a pure, exact, affected person fashion that’s in all probability going to be an element at most occasions this season, particularly if Chang could make some small enhancements.

Learner from the baseline was taking part in unbelievable. I don’t suppose I’ve performed anybody who performs that properly from the baseline for a really very long time. With out my [24] aces, I in all probability wouldn’t have received right this moment. I’m clearly very pleased with my serve, simply typically glad to be again within the semis Zverev on his win.

Match Stats

Key Stats
Alexander Zverev
Learner Tien

Winners
56
53

Unforced Errors
22
42

Aces
24
11

Double Faults
1
9

1st Serve %
72% (96/133)
63% (82/130)

1st Serve Factors Received
76% (73/96)
74% (61/82)

2nd Serve Factors Received
65% (24/37)
44% (21/48)

Break Factors Saved
100% (3/3)
57% (4/7)

1st Return Factors Received
26% (21/82)
24% (23/96)

2nd Return Factors Received
56% (27/48)
35% (13/37)

Break Factors Received
43% (3/7)
0% (0/3)

Return Video games
16% (3/19)
0% (0/21)

Stress Factors
60% (6/10)
40% (4/10)

Service Factors
73% (97/133)
63% (82/130)

Return Factors
37% (48/130)
27% (36/133)

Internet Factors
74% (23/31)
89% (16/18)

Whole Factors
55% (145/263)
45% (118/263)

Match Factors Saved
0
3

Max Factors In A Row
9
4

Whole Video games
60% (24/40)
40% (16/40)

Max Video games In A Row
5
1

Highlights

Press Convention

Carlos Alcaraz (1) def. Alex de Minaur (6) 7-5 6-2 6-1

Carlos Alcaraz superior to his first Australian Open semifinal, defeating dwelling favorite Alex de Minaur in straight units on a vigorous Rod Laver Enviornment court docket.

The world No. 1 and high seed delivered a commanding 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory in two hours and quarter-hour, extending his excellent Head2Head report towards de Minaur to 6-0.

The match went precisely as I anticipated, with De Minaur providing quite a lot of court docket protection, however Alcaraz’s weight of shot and anticipation taking on within the large moments.

The opening set was essentially the most aggressive, with 5 breaks of serve, as de Minaur showcased his extra attacking mindset, hitting again from early deficits of 0-3 and 3-5, stepping contained in the baseline to dictate factors and keep away from being pushed again.

Nevertheless, Alcaraz discovered his rhythm and shifted into a better gear, suffocating de Minaur with relentless baseline energy and exact ball hanging that left little room for counterattack.

Pre-tournament, I used to be questioning how Carlos would get on with out Ferrero in his field, however he’s been A-OK and has in all probability performed extra persistently than I’ve ever seen him. Was Ferrero creating vibes within the camp akin to his 2002 French Open remaining? 😆 Too early to inform, after all, however Alcaraz is exhibiting no indicators of needing him as a court-side advisor.

I’m simply actually pleased with the extent that I’m taking part in each match, for the reason that first spherical. I’ve been rising my degree every match. I used to be speaking with my staff about being affected person, as a result of I need all of the issues proper now. However they advised me to be affected person, that the extent will come. Immediately I felt actually comfy, taking part in nice tennis, which I’m actually proud about. Alcaraz on his win.

Match Stats

Key Stats
Carlos Alcaraz
Alex de Minaur

Winners
26
16

Unforced Errors
32
29

Aces
5
1

Double Faults
3
0

1st Serve %
58% (48/83)
55% (51/93)

1st Serve Factors Received
77% (37/48)
59% (30/51)

2nd Serve Factors Received
54% (19/35)
38% (16/42)

Break Factors Saved
71% (5/7)
56% (9/16)

1st Return Factors Received
41% (21/51)
23% (11/48)

2nd Return Factors Received
62% (26/42)
46% (16/35)