Australian Open 2020: Alexander Zverev breaks Grand Slam semi-final duck with comeback win in Melbourne (VIDEO)

Germany’s Alexander Zverev snapped his document of by no means having reached a Grand Slam semi-final as he got here again from a first-set hammering to defeat former champion Stanislas Wawrinka within the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Zverev had a disastrous opening to the match as Wawrinka raced right into a one-set lead after taking the opening set 6-1. However Zverev bounced again fantastically and went on to say the following three units to take the victory 1-6, 6-Three, 6-Four, 6-2 at Rod Laver Area.

“It feels superior, I do not know what to say,” Zverev stated after his victory.

“I’ve performed nicely in different tournaments, I’ve received Masters, I’ve received the World Tour Finals however I by no means may break that barrier within the Grand Slams.

“You can’t think about what this implies to me and I hope this would be the first of many.”

Grand Slam semifinalist ✅@AlexZverev comes from a set all the way down to def. Stan Wawrinka 1-6 6-Three 6-Four 6-2 to advance to his maiden #AusOpen semifinal.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/OhexMEEySH

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After a wobbly begin, Zverev discovered his groove along with his serve, and slammed down 13 aces through the matchup as he loved an 80% success fee on his first serve.

It was a noticeable enchancment from his serving shows on the ATP Cup, the place he suffered a number of points along with his recreation, together with serving a staggering 31 double-faults through the event.

However there have been no such points this time round, and he was completely happy to be requested about his improved serve after the match.

“Thanks for reminding me. I assumed I had forgotten about it!” Zverev joked.

“I labored very laborious, I labored rather a lot on it. This can be a Grand Slam. That is the place you might be alleged to play your greatest tennis and I’m doing that.”

Zverev additionally admitted that he was already planning his defeat speech after a disastrous opening set. However he managed to tug himself collectively and produce one of the vital spectacular shows of the event thus far to interrupt Wawrinka’s serve 5 occasions en path to the ultimate 4.

“I used to be on the brink of discuss to the press about why I misplaced in straight units to be trustworthy,” Zverev laughed.

“Then sort of turned it round and my power picked up somewhat bit.”

Zverev will face both Rafael Nadal or Dominic Theim for a spot in Sunday’s last. And if the German goes on to win the event, he stated he’ll pledge all $ 2.82 million of the prize cash to the Australian bushfire aid fund.

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