Alcaraz advances to Australian semis; Svitolina defeats Gauff

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in his career by defeating Alex de Minaur in a dominant fashion, keeping his career Grand Slam hopes alive. Alcaraz showcased efficient play to secure a straight-set victory and will now face Alexander Zverev. Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina secured a semifinal spot by defeating Coco Gauff, hoping to bring positivity to her fellow Ukrainians amid difficult times caused by the conflict with Russia.

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