MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev reached his third Australian Open semifinal with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 win over 12th-seeded Tommy Paul of the United States on Tuesday. The No. 2-ranked Zverev had to save a set point in each of the first two sets but then dominated both tiebreakers.

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.

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.

Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next.

World no. 2 Alexander Zverev will compete in the Australian Open semi-final for the third time. The German faced the 12th seed Tommy Paul in the quarter-final and earned a 7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1 win in three hours and 28 minutes.

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

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

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