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In a dramatic Australian Open semifinal, Alex Zverev blasted an official for allowing Carlos Alcaraz a medical timeout for cramping, a move he criticized as the match stretched to five sets and a 5 hours 27 minutes; Alcaraz, whose trainer’s call led to the timeout, fought back from two sets down to win and advance to face Novak Djokovic next.
Jannik Sinner faced accusations of gamesmanship after taking a medical timeout during his US Open semifinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime, which some viewers believed was a tactic to disrupt Aliassime's momentum. Sinner, the defending champion, ultimately won the match and is aiming for his fifth consecutive Slam final, with potential matchups against Carlos Alcaraz and a chance to reclaim the World No. 1 ranking. The final will be attended by President Donald Trump, adding to the event's significance.