The quarterfinal clash between ATP No. 6 Alexander Zverev and ATP No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is arguably the most anticipated match of the 2024 Australian Open Men’s Singles. Scheduled for Wednesday evening (Eastern Time), this duel promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Carlos Alcaraz, alongside Novak Djokovic, is one of the top favorites to win the Australian Open. Alcaraz has had a strong performance so far, but his quarterfinal opponent, Alexander Zverev, is set to test his skills significantly. Zverev, currently ranked sixth in the ATP rankings, has a commendable record against Alcaraz, winning four of their seven previous encounters, including a victory last November.
Odds Provided by Sports Odds Direct:
- Alexander Zverev: +395
- Carlos Alcaraz: -500
Zverev’s four wins against Alcaraz include three on hardcourt surfaces, similar to the conditions in Melbourne. Their last meeting at the ATP Finals in Turin saw Zverev triumph 2-1, despite losing the first set in a tiebreaker. However, Alcaraz defeated Zverev in their most recent Grand Slam encounter at the 2023 US Open, winning 3-0.
Heading into the 2024 Australian Open quarterfinals, Zverev is considered a substantial underdog at +395. His previous match against Cameron Norrie in the fourth round was a grueling battle that lasted over four hours, ultimately requiring five sets to secure the win.
On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite to advance to the semifinals but must not underestimate his opponent. Alcaraz has not faced many top-ranked players en route to the quarterfinals, with his highest-ranked opponent being Lorenzo Sonego, currently 46th in the ATP rankings. The match against Sonego is the only one in which Alcaraz dropped a set; otherwise, he has won all his matches in straight sets.
Now facing a tougher challenge in Zverev, Alcaraz will need to bring his A-game on Wednesday evening to secure a spot in the semifinals, where he will face the winner of the Hurbert Hurkacz vs. Daniil Medvedev match.
