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Australian Open: Dominic Thiem Beats Alexander Zverev To Set Up Final With Novak Djokovic


Australian Open: Dominic Thiem Beats Alexander Zverev To Set Up Final With Novak Djokovic

Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in the semi-final. © AFP


Tireless Dominic Thiem came from a set down to outlast German Alexander Zverev and make his first Australian Open final Friday, booking a showdown with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

The 26-year-old fifth seed, the first player from Austria ever to reach the Melbourne decider, battled past seventh-ranked Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) on a sweltering evening.

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