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Carlos Alcaraz has the magic wand. The Spanish tennis player did not fall into the trap of Corentin Moutet's quirky game, and showed a serious and convincing version of himself. As the matches progress, the world number one starts to find his rhythm and, after securing a victory of 6-2, 6-4, 6-1, he sets up a clash with Tommy Paul in the round of 16 of the Australian Open 2026.

The scorching sun of Melbourne welcomed two racket virtuosos in the Rod Laver Arena. For the first time, Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet faced each other, and the young Spaniard, aware of the French player's ability to confuse opponents from the get-go, took control from the beginning by breaking Moutet's serve and taking the lead.

Carlos Alcaraz resisted the temptation to enter Corentin Moutet's game

The Spanish player looked comfortable and focused, breaking Moutet's serve once again (4-1), without being disturbed, as he knew that any slight slip or disconnection could revive Moutet. Unlike his previous match against Hanfmann, Alcaraz's serve was impactful this time, and the daytime conditions on the court greatly favored his game.

Both players started to showcase their skills, with highlight-reel moments. Despite Moutet's sporadic flashy shots, Alcaraz maintained control and closed out the first set convincingly 6-2.

The beginning of the second set mirrored the first: Alcaraz broke in the first game. The spectacle continued with video game-like plays, much to the delight of the Rod Laver Arena spectators: precise drop shots, shots between the legs, low serves, and more.

While the show went on, Alcaraz stayed focused and quickly reached 3-0 in the second set. This Open seemed to be witnessing Alcaraz's best form, aided by Moutet's imprecision and poor decisions, as Moutet seemed more focused on scoring spectacular shots than staging a comeback.

Moutet's varied shot selection momentarily disrupted Alcaraz's rhythm

However, those shots fueled Alcaraz's determination, making him more resolute. He finally managed to break Alcaraz's serve, attempting to halt the one-sided scoreline. His intentions extended further, significantly discomforting the Spanish player with his versatile plays, forcing a break to level to 4-3 in Moutet's favor. Alcaraz realized he had inadvertently fallen into Moutet's trap and transitioned from a comfortable match to a more challenging one.

But in moments of parity and tension, the reliable version of Alcaraz always emerges. Unhappy with how the match was evolving, Alcaraz swiftly put an end to Moutet's resistance, securing a crucial break and narrowly clinching the second set 6-4.

Alcaraz never let off the gas pedal

With victory in sight after breaking the Frenchman's serve once again in the opening game, the world number one did not afford any more concessions. Alcaraz refused to give Moutet even the slightest glimmer of hope, as Moutet continued displaying his array of unbelievable shots, ultimately sealing a match that, despite the second-set slip, he controlled and closed out with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.

Carlos Alcaraz is gaining momentum, reaching his 15th round of 16 appearance in this Australian Open 2026, where his next opponent will be Tommy Paul, who defeated Alejandro Davidovich. Quietly and steadily, the Spanish player approaches the tournament's final stages, sharpening his skills.

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