The Tennis Podcast Aus Open Day 10 - What happened to Coco Gauff?
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Jan 27, 2026 Breakdown of Alcaraz’s dominant night-session performance and theories about his growth. A look at Zverev’s serving masterclass that propelled him into the semis. Surprising 6-1 6-2 collapse from Coco Gauff and why her game fell apart. Svitolina’s composed comeback and how she might match up with Sabalenka. Quick previews of the upcoming big matches.
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De Minaur Calls Alcaraz ‘Freakishly Good’
- Alex de Minaur described Alcaraz as "freakishly good" after the match and likened their warm-up exhibition to tonight's level.
- De Minaur said he played out of his comfort zone but Alcaraz still found something bigger to send back.
Resetting Points Elevates Matches
- The pair's athletic ability to 'reset the point' elevates baseline rallies into near-unwinnable exchanges.
- That defensive excellence magnifies the gap when one player accesses exceptional offensive power.
Serve Can Create Semifinal Jeopardy
- Alexander Zverev's serving performance created real jeopardy and kept him dominant in his quarter-final.
- If he can reproduce that serve against Alcaraz, he gives himself a genuine chance in the semis.