An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said "believing" helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/tennis/alcaraz-wins-epic-semifinals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #carlosalcaraz #alexanderzverev #australianopen