Alexander Zverev advanced to the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals after defeating Brazilian teenager João Fonseca in three sets on Friday, reaching the last four of the tournament for the third time in his career.

Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo on Thursday.

The Australian Open has long carried a reputation as the most physically demanding Grand Slam. Extreme heat, punishing rallies and unforgiving hard courts routinely push players to their absolute limits.

Carlos Alcaraz produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Alexander Zverev in an extraordinary five-set semi-final at the Australian Open, booking his place in the final after a marathon encounter.

Last year’s runner-up Alexander Zverev powered into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday, relying on a dominant serving display to overcome young American Learner Tien.

World number four Coco Gauff suffered her first-ever defeat at the United Cup on Monday, falling to Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 6-0 in a setback ahead of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, retired from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday after suffering a muscle tear in his left leg.