Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open semifinals for the third time with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 win over Tommy Paul. The No. 2-ranked Zverev had to save a set point in each of the first two sets but rallied and dominated both tiebreakers Tuesday against the 12th-seeded Paul.

Alexander Zverev continues his bid for an elusive first Grand Slam title with victory over Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

Highlights of the Men's Quarter-final 1 match between Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev taking place at Melbourne Park, Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tommy Paul ended Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's run of comebacks at the Australian Open and reached his third Grand Slam quarterfinal with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory on Sunday.

During his press conference, Sascha revealed that he has a great relationship with Tommy off the court: “I have massive respect for him. He’s someone I get along very, very well in the locker room and outside the courts.

Zverev was left furious after the chair umpire called for a point he won to be replayed during the second set, due to a feather falling onto the court

Alexander Zverev reached his third Australian Open semi-final with a four-set win over American Tommy Paul. The second seed, who is bidding for a first grand slam title, had lost both his previous two meetings against Paul but proved the stronger in the big moments to win 7-6 (1) 7-6 (0) 2-6 6-1.

America's Tommy Paul faces Germany's Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open tonight. Here's how to tune in.

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 on Tuesday and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years, keeping alive his dream of finally landing a Grand Slam title.

However, even with some shaky serving in his first two games, the second-seeded Zverev survived 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 in the quarterfinals in Melbourne on Tuesday.