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Alcaraz delivered an impressive display on Rod Laver Arena, overcoming his 19th-ranked opponent 7-6 (8-6), 6-4, 7-5. The victory highlighted the 22-year-old’s strong form and composure in key moments.
Alcaraz will next face sixth-seeded Australian Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals. De Minaur secured his place with a convincing 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, ranked 10th.
The day also saw world number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus advance to the quarterfinals, setting up a highly anticipated clash with one of the tournament’s brightest rising stars.