Has the Sinner-Alcaraz battle become reality? Alcaraz vows revenge on Zverev, while fans claim Djokovic cannot beat Sinner.

Following the successful meeting of Alcaraz, Zverev, Sinner, and Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s singles semifinals, this group almost exactly matches what many predicted before the tournament. Some believe this represents the high standard a Grand Slam deserves.

The only slight downside was Menchik withdrawing before his match with Djokovic, and Deminair failing to challenge Alcaraz, losing in straight sets.

Looking ahead to this year’s Australian Open men’s final, it’s interesting that many have practically ruled out Djokovic and Zverev, believing the anticipated Sinner-Alcaraz showdown is becoming a reality and that the storyline won’t deviate.

Logically, Zverev has the upper hand over Alcaraz in their head-to-head at the Australian Open, so he shouldn’t be underestimated. However, the key difference lies not in skill but in their mental toughness.

One fan once described them this way: Alcaraz embodies a “I must win” mindset, constantly telling himself so, while Zverev wonders, “Can I win?”

These contrasting mentalities naturally influence their determination and morale when they meet at such a crucial stage like the Australian Open semifinals. Moreover, since stepping onto Melbourne Park this year, Alcaraz has fused ambition and confidence into his game, reflected in his match scores en route, seemingly unwilling to stop until he achieves the career Grand Slam. Being just two wins away, his inner fire may already be burning bright, making him very difficult to defeat.

Additionally, another factor boosting Alcaraz’s confidence is his declared intention to avenge his loss to Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals, showing strong resolve.

Many might wonder: since Alcaraz and Zverev are currently tied in their head-to-head, with recent wins going to the Spaniard, where does this grudge come from?

“Before the Australian Open, we played a training match at a very high level — Zverev won 7-6. The session lasted about an hour and a half. It was truly intense, high-quality tennis,” Alcaraz revealed. Having lost that practice, he certainly won’t miss the chance to get revenge in the semifinals, especially since this match affects how close he is to completing the career Grand Slam.

Speaking about the semifinal against Zverev, Alcaraz openly stated he is ready: “I know what I need to do and will prepare thoroughly. Of course, if he wants to beat me, he’ll have to work extremely hard.”

Many believe Zverev currently lacks confidence against Alcaraz, who clearly aims to crush him, making it even harder for the German star to win the semifinal. It’s almost as if Alcaraz has already secured a spot in the Australian Open final.

With Alcaraz favored against a strong-form Zverev, who is more favored in the semifinal between Sinner and Djokovic? Many have cast their votes for the Italian.

Judging by Sinner’s quarterfinal against Shelton, the Italian impressed by maintaining steady performance despite clear physical issues, ultimately winning in three sets. This feat shows how formidable Sinner is — truly deserving the nickname “the AI of tennis.”

Djokovic is not favored to beat Sinner mainly because of his previous match against Musetti.

Before their match, almost everyone expected Djokovic to win easily, but the Serbian king appeared shaky and close to collapse. If Musetti hadn’t gotten injured, Djokovic, down 0-2 in sets, might have already been out.

Given this, it’s easy to predict how difficult it will be for Djokovic to overcome the in-form Sinner in the semifinals.

Some fans jokingly say Sinner showed physical problems against Shelton and might withdraw again against Djokovic, allowing the Serbian to advance to the final without a fight. But others question, is that really possible?

Currently, not only many fans and netizens doubt Djokovic’s chances, but even Serena Williams’ former coach Moratoglou shares this view.

“To me, Novak can’t match Yannick unless he truly, truly, truly desires victory,” Moratoglou said, adding that he hasn’t seen that hunger for a 25th Grand Slam in Djokovic, which has disappointed many of the Serbian’s supporters.

Although many are already predicting the Australian Open title fight will be a “Sinner-Alcaraz” showdown, it’s hard to say if there will be any surprises during the event.

Some humorously suggest that if the inevitable Sinner-Alcaraz clash falls through, it would still be interesting and add more excitement to the final battle for the championship.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River’s Starry Sky)