Carlos Alcaraz denies medical timeout gamesmanship after coming back from brink

Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the gutsiest wins of his career – and then denied bending the rules to seek medical treatment.

The world number one battled through physical struggles and staged a fifth-set fightback to beat Alexander Zverev in an epic Australian Open semi-final lasting five hours and 27 minutes.

Alcaraz looked to be cruising on Rod Laver Arena at two sets to love up, only to suffer what appeared to be a bout of cramp late in the third set.

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