Alcaraz shows his most serious side to overcome Paul

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Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open. The Spanish player, world number one, remained focused from start to finish, not dropping a single set and sealing his victory against Tommy Paul with a final score of 7-6(6), 6-4, and 7-5 in 2 hours and 38 minutes of play.

At a higher pace under the intense sun that offered little respite at the Rod Laver Arena, the American started the match with the advantage on his side, forcing Carlos to step up in the battle for the first set. Defending with all his might, Tommy held his serve, while Alcaraz improved his game with successful net approaches and well-measured drop shots to impress his opponent.

With a higher level from the other side of the court, the world number one accelerated with his returns to extend the rallies and find the break that brought the match to an equal footing. Despite the great tennis displayed in moments of high tension, even with impressive winners, Paul made a decisive double fault to surrender the tiebreak to an Alcaraz who did not lower his level.

Carlos Alcaraz gets serious at the 2026 Australian Open

Perhaps affected by that irreversible mistake, the American faltered early on due to errors in his forehand from the baseline, all while Carlos took definitive control of the match. Avoiding threats on his serve, the Spanish player had complete dominance in the second set.

Despite facing a very aggressive Alcaraz, Paul rose from the ashes to continue providing spectacle at the Rod Laver Arena. The two elevated their game towards the end of a third set in which the American fought to extend, but where the Murcian player made a definitive statement, closing out without much trouble and securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open.

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