Sascha Zverev is trying to win his first major with a semifinals spot on the line against Learner Tien, but his new girlfriend continues to steal the spotlight.

Alexander Zverev will go into the Australian Open semi-finals relishing being injury-free for the first time in a year as he continues his quest for a first Grand Slam title having seen off Learner Tien in Tuesday's quarter-finals.

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Alexander Zverev has spent years battling for Grand Slam titles, but his life off the court has attracted just as much attention as his powerful serve. For a long time, the woman cheering him on from the player’s box was Sophia Thomalla.

As Alexander Zverev prepares for his high-octane clash against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne, the tennis world is once again focused on the German star’s powerful baseline game. But behind the booming serve and the tactical discipline lies a lifetime of guidance from two people who know the sport inside and out: his parents.

Cameron Norrie, the last British player remaining in the Australian Open singles, takes on Alexander Zverev in the third round - listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and follow text updates.