Alcaraz and Sinner maintain their status as clear title favorites, Djokovic's shadow is increasingly looming; Zverev seeks redemption and De Miñaur, Tien, and Musetti aim to make a strong statement.
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In an increasingly irregular and full of surprises tennis scene, the conclusion of the round of 16 at the 2026 Australian Open has given us a statistic that hadn't been seen at the first Grand Slam of the year since 2009. Twenty-seven years later, seven out of the eight top seeds, with the exception of Félix Auger-Aliassime (7), have advanced to the quarterfinals in Melbourne. This hadn't happened in any Grand Slam since the 2017 Roland Garros.
📊 For the 11th time since the beginning of the Open era, 7 of the top 8 seeds have qualified for the Men's Singles quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 26, 2026
🇬🇧 Wimbledon 1969
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1976
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1983
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1983
🇦🇺 Australian Open… pic.twitter.com/eleeiQcbw8
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Por primera vez en 17 años, siete de los ocho primeros cabeza de serie jugarán los cuartos de final en Australia
Ben Shelton turns the score around to set up a match with Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open.
The Australian Open 2026 is entering its final stretch, with the seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic emerging as a contender. Djokovic advanced directly to the quarterfinals following Jakub Mensik's withdrawal. The Serbian player conserved energy, and his displayed tennis skills to date give him a chance to claim his eleventh title in Melbourne. This is the opinion of former tennis player Tommy Haas: "As one gets older and recovery is not as effective as before, the luck he showed in removing Mensik from the draw can be seen as crucial in achieving that goal. Furthermore, his mental state is up to the challenge, possessing a unique experience and knowledge. However, defeating Sinner and then Alcaraz, if the draw dictates, is probably the toughest task in today's tennis. Additionally, Djokovic is Djokovic, and one should never count him out," concluded the German, in statements collected by SportKlub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Haas, sobre las opciones de Djokovic en Australia: "Su estado mental está a la altura del desafío, tiene una experiencia única"
The American reaches the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam again and shows his full confidence in being able to defeat Jannik. "I've never hit my forehand as well as in these two weeks."
Jannik Sinner, defending champion of the 2026 Australian Open, analyzes his tennis after qualifying for the quarterfinals in Melbourne.
Jannik Sinner continues to excel at the 2026 Australian Open. The Italian player, defending champion, is stronger than ever in the battle for the title, setting records that reinforce his confidence in Melbourne. Sinner has become the third youngest player to reach nine Grand Slam quarter-finals, surpassing only Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic.
9 - Jannik Sinner is the third youngest player in the Open Era to reach the quarter-finals in 9+ consecutive Men's Singles Grand Slam events, older only than Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic. Consistency.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @atptour @OptaPaolo pic.twitter.com/AZus7wAXYy
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner, el tercer tenista más joven en cumplir este récord como cuartofinalista de Grand Slam
Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open after defeating Luciano Darderi with a score of 6-1 6-3 7-6 (2). Darderi improved as the match progressed and even had set points in the third set. Sinner progresses confidently to the penultimate round and now awaits his next opponent, either Shelton or Ruud.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner recupera su mejor versión para ganar con contundencia a Darderi
Alcaraz and Sinner maintain their status as clear title favorites, Djokovic's shadow is increasingly looming; Zverev seeks redemption and De Miñaur, Tien, and Musetti aim to make a strong statement.
The Australian Open 2026 is entering its final stretch, with the seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic emerging as a contender. Djokovic advanced directly to the quarterfinals following Jakub Mensik's withdrawal. The Serbian player conserved energy, and his displayed tennis skills to date give him a chance to claim his eleventh title in Melbourne. This is the opinion of former tennis player Tommy Haas: "As one gets older and recovery is not as effective as before, the luck he showed in removing Mensik from the draw can be seen as crucial in achieving that goal. Furthermore, his mental state is up to the challenge, possessing a unique experience and knowledge. However, defeating Sinner and then Alcaraz, if the draw dictates, is probably the toughest task in today's tennis. Additionally, Djokovic is Djokovic, and one should never count him out," concluded the German, in statements collected by SportKlub.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Haas, sobre las opciones de Djokovic en Australia: "Su estado mental está a la altura del desafío, tiene una experiencia única"
In an increasingly irregular and full of surprises tennis scene, the conclusion of the round of 16 at the 2026 Australian Open has given us a statistic that hadn't been seen at the first Grand Slam of the year since 2009. Twenty-seven years later, seven out of the eight top seeds, with the exception of Félix Auger-Aliassime (7), have advanced to the quarterfinals in Melbourne. This hadn't happened in any Grand Slam since the 2017 Roland Garros.
📊 For the 11th time since the beginning of the Open era, 7 of the top 8 seeds have qualified for the Men's Singles quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 26, 2026
🇬🇧 Wimbledon 1969
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1976
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1983
🇫🇷 Roland Garros 1983
🇦🇺 Australian Open… pic.twitter.com/eleeiQcbw8
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Por primera vez en 17 años, siete de los ocho primeros cabeza de serie jugarán los cuartos de final en Australia
The American reaches the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam again and shows his full confidence in being able to defeat Jannik. "I've never hit my forehand as well as in these two weeks."
Ben Shelton turns the score around to set up a match with Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner, defending champion of the 2026 Australian Open, analyzes his tennis after qualifying for the quarterfinals in Melbourne.
Jannik Sinner continues to excel at the 2026 Australian Open. The Italian player, defending champion, is stronger than ever in the battle for the title, setting records that reinforce his confidence in Melbourne. Sinner has become the third youngest player to reach nine Grand Slam quarter-finals, surpassing only Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic.
9 - Jannik Sinner is the third youngest player in the Open Era to reach the quarter-finals in 9+ consecutive Men's Singles Grand Slam events, older only than Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic. Consistency.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @atptour @OptaPaolo pic.twitter.com/AZus7wAXYy
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner, el tercer tenista más joven en cumplir este récord como cuartofinalista de Grand Slam
Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open after defeating Luciano Darderi with a score of 6-1 6-3 7-6 (2). Darderi improved as the match progressed and even had set points in the third set. Sinner progresses confidently to the penultimate round and now awaits his next opponent, either Shelton or Ruud.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner recupera su mejor versión para ganar con contundencia a Darderi
The Australian, technical advisor of Sinner, explained everything experienced before, during, and after his player's physical collapse due to the extreme heat in Australia.
The Italian expressed his satisfaction with reaching the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open and analyzed what facing Djokovic will entail.